Spanish Colonial Lighting
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
Vintage Iron & Parcel Gilt Floor Lamp
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Vintage midcentury Spanish wrought iron floor lamp circa 1950, a sculptural piece that features stylized leaf decorations on the thin pole, supported by a tripod base. Parcel gilt ad...
Category
20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Lighting
Materials
Iron
Monumental Antique Spanish Revival Gothic Twisted Iron Torchiere Floor Lamps 96"
Located in Dayton, OH
Early 20th Century pair of Spanish Revival palace sized torchiere candelabra floor lamps. Made from black twisted iron with gold acanthus trim and floret accents. Each lamp has six...
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Colonial Lighting
Materials
Iron
Spanish Colonial Sunburst Light Fixture in Carved Wood with Amber Glass Globe
Located in Barcelona, ES
Handcarved pine wood sunburst or starburst ceiling light fixture with amber glass globe lampshade. Spain, 1940s
This ceiling light pend...
Category
20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Lighting
Materials
Glass, Wood, Pine
Two-Tier Wrought Iron Chandelier by Melissa Levinson
By Melissa Levinson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom two-tier wrought iron chandelier by Melissa Levinson. This chandelier has a classic, elegant structure. It has eight arms, each curving gracefully to hold a drip wax candle...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Spanish Colonial Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Spanish Colonial Giltwood & Mirror Candlestick, Now as a Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Spanish Colonial giltwood & mirror candlestick, now as a lamp.
Spain, circa 1960s.
A nice example, finely carved and gilt, of tall undulating...
Category
20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Lighting
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
3-Light Spanish Style Wrought Iron Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Minimiaist Industrial Spanish style chandelier featuring a simple, open-frame design, with a central ring supported by three chains connected...
Category
20th Century American Spanish Colonial Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
Spanish Revival Gothic Hand Forged Metal Gilt Wall Sconces a Pair circa 1950s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Spanish Revival Gothic Hand Forged Metal Gilt Wall Sconces circa 1930s
Pair of circa 1950's Spanish Revival gilt metal wall lanterns with original finish and amber stained glass.
Spa...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Spanish Colonial Lighting
Materials
Metal
Mediterranean, Spanish Style Handmade Exterior Lantern Wall Mount Light Fixture
Located in Santa Paula, CA
Our De La Guerra light fixture, finished in our SBLC Black Finish, has Mediterranean and Spanish Colonial style precedence with historic profiles and contemporary geometric lines. Th...
Category
2010s American Spanish Colonial Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Rare French 1920's bronze chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful and rare Spanish style all hands made, made of solid bronze. the patina is so much nicer in person
Category
1920s European Vintage Spanish Colonial Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1930's Antique Spanish Hollywood Regency Solid Wood & Gold Leaf Floor Lamp
Located in Burbank, CA
Antique Spanish floor lamp for sale. It’s made of solid wood, and has a solid brass finial. It has a black and gilded gold leaf finish, and shows beautiful patina. It’s in great working condition, and is a beautiful antique lamp...
Category
1930s American Vintage Spanish Colonial Lighting
Materials
Gold Leaf
Spanish Revival Antique Gold Wrought Iron 4 Arm Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful hanging light is authentic hand forged wrought iron. Decorated with beautiful hand made iron accents.
Features an antique gold finish.
Circa 2000.
Total Fixture Di...
Category
Early 2000s American Spanish Colonial Lighting
Materials
Metal
Spanish Colonial Hand-Forged Wall Sconce with Curved Details
By Britt Jewett
Located in Santa Paula, CA
Elegant wall sconce with gentle tapering, a beautiful double curved c detail and classic torchiere details. Hammered texturing and a rich waxed finish gives this wrought iron fixture...
Category
2010s American Spanish Colonial Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Four Very Long (27") Bronze Spanish Revival Sconces 1920s. Priced per pair
Located in Prescott, US
Priced per pair with two pair available.
All sconces have retained their original patina and finish with just a light cleaning and waxing. Patina has been treated to give depth to th...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Spanish Colonial Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Spanish Gothic Style Chandelier with Amber Glass Shades, Gilt Wrought Iron
Located in Barcelona, ES
Hand Forged Gilt Iron and Amber Glass Spanish Chandelier
Hand forged iron three-light pendant or ceiling hanging light with amber lampshades, Spain, 1930s-1940s.
This eye-catching ch...
Category
20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf, Iron
French Country Spanish Colonial Style Wrought Iron Nine-Light Chandelier
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Very elegant Spanish Colonial, French Country style nine-light handelier, France, circa 1920-1930. Large rustic hand-forged ring supporting nine candelabra lights, suspended by three...
Category
Early 20th Century French Spanish Colonial Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Spanish Wrought Iron - Exterior Arm Mount Lantern, Grey
By Britt Jewett
Located in Santa Paula, CA
Our De La Guerra lantern has Mediterranean style precedence with historic profiles and contemporized geometric lines. A striking fixture during the day but even more so at night when...
Category
2010s American Spanish Colonial Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Colorful Vintage Fixture Moorish Arches and Trinity Star, Mid 1920s
Located in Prescott, US
Colorful and vintage globe with keystone or Moorish arches and Trinity stars along the bottom the milk glass. The globe would date to the 1920's when ther...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Spanish Colonial Lighting
Materials
Glass
Vintage Spanish Revival Black Iron Wired Wall Sconces - a Pair
Located in Centennial, CO
A gorgeous pair of vintage 1970s hand wrought black iron Spanish Revival sconces. These were salvaged out of a hotel in Taos, New Mexico. They ...
Category
1970s Mexican Vintage Spanish Colonial Lighting
Materials
Iron
Maitland Smith Spanish Revival Scrolled Iron Mother of Pearl Floor Lamp 68"
Located in Dayton, OH
An impressive Iron Floor Lamp Handmade by Maitland Smtih. Features a rich patinated finish with scrolled accents and two Mother of Pearl hanging...
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Spanish Colonial Lighting
Materials
Iron
Pair Spanish Revival Sconces Late 1920s
Located in Prescott, US
Priced per pair
With intricate detailing from the organic hammered back plate to the slit tail at the bottom of the spire, all aspects speak to the influence European architecture had on American design in the 1920s. Often referred to as the Romantic era...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Spanish Colonial Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
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 Lighting
Materials
Metal
Set of Six 1920s Large Cast Iron Spanish Revival Sconces
Located in Prescott, US
Set of 6 (not 4) large and impressive 1920s Spanish Revival sconces painstakingly restored "from the ground up" to exactly match original finis...
Category
1920s American Vintage Spanish Colonial Lighting
Materials
Iron
Wrought Iron Floor Lamps, Spain 1940's
Located in New York, NY
Excellent example of iron craftsmanship. Great details. Wood neck painted in a faint pink.
Rewired to US standards. Shade not included.
Second lamp to create a pair is availabl...
Category
1940s Spanish Vintage Spanish Colonial Lighting
Materials
Iron
White Gold Spanish Colonial Giltwood Designer Floor Lamp - Malaga by Randy Esada
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
White Gold Spanish Colonial Giltwood Designer Floor Lamp - Malaga by Randy Esada
Additional information:
Materials: Giltwood, Lights
Color: Silver
Bra...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Colonial Lighting
Materials
Giltwood
16 Custom Lights for Lisa-
By Britt Jewett
Located in Santa Paula, CA
Quantity 10 Arm Mount Lights at 24" with Old World Finish and Antique Glass: Price: $2,590. List: $3,700. 70%Off
Quantity 4 Arm Mount Lights at 32" with Old World Finish and Antique Glass: Price: $3,325. List: $4,500. 70%Off
Quantity 2 Post Mount Lights...
Category
2010s American Spanish Colonial Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Spanish Colonial 1900s 12-Light Iron Chandelier with Ring and Dark Patina
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Spanish Colonial iron chandelier from the early 20th century, with 12 arms and central ring. Created in the early years of the 20th century, th...
Category
Early 20th Century American Spanish Colonial Lighting
Materials
Iron
Pair of Spanish Revival Style Wall Sconces
Located in Miami, FL
Immerse your home in the warmth of the Spanish Revival style with this elegant pair of brass wall sconces. Extremely well crafted and finished in a rich, antiqued bronze finish, the...
Category
Early 20th Century American Spanish Colonial Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large Vintage Iron Lantern
By Edison
Located in Berkeley, CA
Aged, hand twisted iron painstakingly rust-stopped and restored. Beautiful warm black patina with aged patina throughout. three brand new, UL certified sockets light inside the lante...
Category
20th Century American Spanish Colonial Lighting
Materials
Iron
Spanish Revival Scrollwork Table Lamp in Gilt Wrought Iron, 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Hand-Forged Gold Leaf Gilt Iron Table Lamp with Scrollwork Design. Spain, 1940s.
This gorgeous table lamp is entirely made by hand. The base has a...
Category
20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Lighting
Materials
Iron, Gold Leaf, Wrought Iron
Milano Italian Six-Arm Giltwood and Gilt-Metal Chandelier by Randy Esada Designs
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Milano Italian six-arm giltwood and gilt-metal chandelier by Randy Esada Designs.
Note: Custom orders require a deposit and cannot be canceled. All custom order deposits are non-re...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Spanish Colonial Lighting
Materials
Metal
Set of Ten Vintage Bronze 2 Bulb Sconces w/ Mica
Located in Prescott, US
Priced for the set of 10.
Nicely cast bronze double bulb vintage wall fixtures with a Spanish Revival or Tudor feel. . These would actually go wel...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Spanish Colonial Lighting
Materials
Bronze
3 lights Iron Wall Sconces Santa Barbara Hacienda Spanish Style
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Iron Spanish wall sconces 3 lights candelabra in Santa Barbara Hacienda Spanish Revival Style.
Handcrafted custom pair of wrought iron with t...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Spanish Colonial Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Set of 6 Spanish Colonial Hand Forged Iron Wall Sconces att. Gilbert Poillerat
Located in Miami, FL
A rare set of 6 Early 20th Century French hand forged iron wall sconces attributed to Gilbert Poillerat.
These stunning Spanish Colonial style h...
Category
Early 20th Century French Spanish Colonial Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Italian Giltwood Two-Tier Sixteen Arm Verochio Chandelier by Randy Esada
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Italian giltwood two-tier sixteen arm Verochio chandelier by Randy Esada
Dimensions: 36" W × 36" D × 44" L
Period: 2010s
Condition: Good condition, some imperfections
Condition note...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Spanish Colonial Lighting
Materials
Giltwood
Pair of Arte de Mexico Wrought Iron Sconces with Mica Shades
Located in Lomita, CA
Arte de Mexico, the Southern California lighting creator for 40 years presents this fabulous pair of old Spanish style sconces. The hand crafted ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Spanish Colonial Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
3 Large Spanish Colonial Style Hand Forged Iron Sconces, Traditional Torchiere
Located in Miami, FL
Immerse your home in the warmth of the Spanish Colonial era with this captivating trio of hand-forged wrought iron sconces. Exuding a sense of history and craftsmanship, these monum...
Category
20th Century French Spanish Colonial Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Vintage Spanish Revival Storybook Wall Lights with Mica Shade. Priced each
Located in Prescott, US
Priced Each, (not priced per pair). 4 available at time of listing.
Antique restored Spanish Revival wall sconces, refinished in an origin...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Colonial Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Antique Spanish Style Ornamental Black Pendant Light Fixture Refurbished by Hand
Located in Santa Paula, CA
Our Rosa lantern is a Spanish Style, Antique, Ornamental Pendant Light Fixture we have refurbished by hand with premium, high quality, black finish paint and premium antique glass, that gives it a more old world feel and vintage aesthetic. This interior/exterior light fixture...
Category
2010s American Spanish Colonial Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mediterranean Wrought Iron Exterior Lantern Antique Glass, Brown (Old World)
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 Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Hacienda Style Wall Sconce Spanish Colonial Wrought Iron Interior Light Fixture
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 Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
1930s Mission Chandelier Hammered Solid Brass Mexico
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Antique Mission Chandelier Solid Brass.
Hand-hammered texture.
No markings
Chandelier hangs from one brass ring.
Edison bulbs (40 watts) are exposed, giving a soft light.
23 H x 2...
Category
1930s Mexican Vintage Spanish Colonial Lighting
Materials
Brass
Spanish Wrought Iron Exterior Arm Mount Lantern, Grey (Zinc Finish)
By Britt Jewett
Located in Santa Paula, CA
Our De La Guerra lantern finished in our premium dark zinc finish has Mediterranean style precedence with historic profiles and contemporized geometric lines. A striking fixture duri...
Category
2010s American Spanish Colonial Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
1920s Tall Ship Sconces in Bronze Original Finish and Patina Priced Per Pair
Located in Prescott, US
Priced per pair with 2 pair available.
Spanish Galleon in full sail on a calm sea and a blue sky backdrop. 1920s vintage when US design was heavily influenced by European motifs and symbolism. Sconces are solid bronze with most likely brass at the base of the candle sleeves. Sconces are in their original finish and patina with just a light wax to help protect the integrity of the finish.
With a nod to Poseidon, (Greek deity of the sea and horses) two Atlantian Crowned Winged Seahorses supporting and protecting the Galleon...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Spanish Colonial Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Spanish Style Wrought Iron Exterior Lantern Wall Mount (Dark Sky Compliant)
Located in Santa Paula, CA
This Heirloom Quality Lantern designed by Architect Anthony Grumbine features a classic tapered form, dramatic curved arm and star detailing, this large hexagonal fixture...
Category
2010s American Spanish Colonial Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Dark Sky Compliant Mediterranean Bronze Handmade Light Fixture with Iced Glass
Located in Santa Paula, CA
This Heirloom Quality Lantern designed by Architect Anthony Grumbine features a classic tapered form, dramatic curved arm and star detailing, this large hexagonal fixture is striking...
Category
2010s American Spanish Colonial Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Diamond Detailed Classic Spanish Colonial Wrought Iron Interior Wall Sconce
Located in Santa Paula, CA
This wrought iron arm mount fixture has a classic French influence, with simple scrolls and a diamond motif on the backplate. A perfect sconce for many architectural styles, including Spanish Hacienda, Mediterranean Villa and French Colonial. Balanced proportions and hand-hewn detailing, and edited detailing. Available as a double sconce as well.
Ivory candle...
Category
2010s American Spanish Colonial Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Vintage Peruvian Leather Lamps with Llama and Greek Key Decorations
Located in Atlanta, GA
Mid-20th century Peruvian friendly pair of leather cylinder shaped lamps with original hand tooled and embossed leather scenes of landscapes with llamas framed by a Greek key border....
Category
Mid-20th Century Peruvian Spanish Colonial Lighting
Materials
Leather
Pair of Wrought Iron Spanish Lamps with Linen Shades, circa 1950
Located in Madison, MS
This lovely pair of wrought iron Spanish floor lamps would make a statement in any room. They have a combination of dark wrought iron, delicate linen shades that are new, and curvat...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Spanish Influenced Top Cresting Wrought Iron Exterior Lantern Wall Mount, Grey
By Britt Jewett
Located in Santa Paula, CA
Designed to pair with the historic Oreña Adobe in Santa Barbara, a Spanish influenced top cresting, sharp geometries and six-sided tapered shape.
...
Category
2010s American Spanish Colonial Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Contemporary Mediterranean Detailed Wrought Iron Pendant Lantern Light, Grey
Located in Santa Paula, CA
This lantern has Mediterranean style precedence with historic profiles and contemporized geometric lines. A striking fixture during the day but even more so at night when the pattern...
Category
2010s American Spanish Colonial Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Large Spanish Colonial Square Forged and Hammered Iron and Art Glass Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
The square lantern has been newly wired in the US. The glass is a pretty amethyst color. The lantern was made with hand-hammered and forged iron. There are Arts and Crafts and Gothic (simple) elements to the light.
It could go in many rooms of a home. It was previously a hall or entry lantern...
Category
20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Lighting
Materials
Iron
Huge Spanish Colonial Revival Chandelier - Circa 1920-1930
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
This magnificent Spanish Colonial Revival chandelier, dating from the 1920s, is a true testament to the craftsmanship and aesthetic...
Category
Early 20th Century Peruvian Spanish Colonial Lighting
Materials
Iron
Mediterranean Wrought Iron Exterior Lantern Wall Sconce, Brown (Old World)
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 Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Contemporary Mediterranean Exterior Arm Mount Lantern, Old World, Antique Glass
Located in Santa Paula, CA
Our De La Guerra lantern has Mediterranean style precedence with historic profiles and contemporary geometric lines. A striking fixture during the day but even more so at night when ...
Category
2010s American Spanish Colonial Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mediterranean Hand-forged Wrought Iron Pendant Exterior, Interior Light Fixture
Located in Santa Paula, CA
This Heirloom Quality, Hand-Crafted Lantern designed by Architect Anthony Grumbine features a classic tapered form with six glass panels on the top and the bottom, creating dynamic silhouettes from every angle. This large hexagonal fixture...
Category
2010s American Spanish Colonial Lighting
Materials
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
Pair of Vintage Blue Bubble Glass & Iron Pendant Lantern Lights
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Newly Rewired
Materials: Handblown Blue Glass, Wrought Iron Cage, Brass Chain & Canopy
This stunning pair of vintage pendant lanterns features handblown blue bubble gl...
Category
1960s American Vintage Spanish Colonial Lighting
Materials
Brass, Iron
Large Paladio Wrought Iron and Gilt Italian or Spanish Style Sconce
By Palladio
Located in New York, NY
Large and decorative three-light sconce by Palladio, Italian in the Spanish style with faux gilt highlights.
Category
20th Century Italian Spanish Colonial Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Simple and Sophisticated Wrought Iron 6 Light Spanish Colonia Style Chandelier
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a simple and yet sophisticated Spanish colonial style wrought iron chandelier. There are 6 lights. Good condition.
Measures 34 diameter x 32 tall...
Category
1950s European Vintage Spanish Colonial Lighting
Materials
Iron
Spanish Colonial lighting for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Spanish Colonial lighting 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 lighting created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, decorative objects, wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, iron and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Spanish Colonial lighting made in a specific country, there are North America, United States, and Europe pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original lighting, popular names associated with this style include Santa Barbara Lighting Company, Britt Jewett, Anthony Grumbine, and John C. Virden Co.. 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 lighting differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $660 and tops out at $22,500 while the average work can sell for $2,823.