Spanish Colonial Chairs
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
Early 20th Set of Six Spanish Carved Chairs with Black & Brown Embossed Leather
Located in Miami, FL
A set of 6 Spanish chairs with leather sling seatsand backs on oak and sycamore frames with hand carved decoration. These chairs are true to th...
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
19th Set of Four Spanish Carved Chairs with Leather Seat and Back
Located in Miami, FL
A set of 4 Spanish chairs with leather sling seatsand backs on oak and sycamore frames with hand carved decoration. These chairs are true to the Spani...
Category
Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Spanish Colonial Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Wrought Iron and Cognac Leather Swirl Dining Chair Set, Spain, 1960's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Design wrought iron and cognac leather dining chair set of 6, made in Spain 1960's. Swirl shaped wrought iron metal frame with thick cognac colored leather seat and back. Han...
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1960s Spanish Vintage Spanish Colonial Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Spanish high back ladder chairs, a pair, mid-1900s, goatskin and linen seats.
Located in Stockholm, SE
A rare pair of high back ladder chairs, Spain mid-1900s.. Re-upholstered in goatskin and linen.
Sculptural, decorative and functional.
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1940s Spanish Vintage Spanish Colonial Chairs
Materials
Goatskin, Linen
20th Century Set of Six Catalan Chairs in Carved Walnut and Caned Seats
Located in Miami, FL
20th century set of six Catalan chairs in carved walnut and caned seats.
Country chairs.
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Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Spanish Colonial Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
18th C Style Ebanista Spanish Colonial Dining Chair with Leather Armorial Crest
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
18th century Style Ebanista Spanish Colonial dining chair with leather armorial crest. Priced Each. This listing is for one chair but we actuall...
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20th Century Spanish Colonial Chairs
Materials
Leather
European Barley Twist Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
Large European barley twist chairs with hand-carved details and dark red vinyl upholstery. Statement pieces that are sturdy and comfortable to sit in.
Category
Mid-19th Century Spanish Antique Spanish Colonial Chairs
Materials
Wood
1940s Santa Barbara-Style Side Chair in Lavender, Taupe, Brown with Walnut Frame
Located in Austin, TX
A stunning side chair or accent chair that is classic Santa Barbara chic!
The proportions are perfect, and the color palette is spot-on with neutral color trends for 2024. This Spanish Colonial piece dates to the 1940s or earlier. It has been reupholstered, and is well-suited as a Hall or Entry chair...
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Chairs
Materials
Brass
Fine Quality Antique Carved Walnut Spanish Colonial Throne Armchair
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a superb quality carved walnut Spanish colonial throne or armchair. The chair features hand-carved details and hand-stippled background underneath the carved areas. The chair...
Category
1890s Spanish Antique Spanish Colonial Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Pair Arte De Mexico Iron Leather Savonarola Dante or Curule Chairs
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning pair of Arte De Mexico iron Savonarola Dante chairs also known as X chairs or Curule chairs. Featuring a wrought iron frame in a Campaign sty...
Category
1950s Mexican Vintage Spanish Colonial Chairs
Materials
Iron
Spanish Ancient Ebony Chair with Cordova Leather
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects.
Rare and unique wooden...
Category
Late 18th Century Spanish Antique Spanish Colonial Chairs
Materials
Leather, Ebony
Spanish Colonial Armchair with New Leather Seat and Back
Located in Stockholm, SE
A spanish colonial massive wooden chair with broad, curved armrests and with new, thick leather seat and back. Good condition.
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Spanish Colonial Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
Spanish Colonial Style Ladder-Back Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Spanish pair of Spanish Colonial style, carved and painted wood ladder back chairs with rushed seats. This vintage pair of chairs from Spain, ...
Category
20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Chairs
Materials
Wood
Spanish Carved Walnut Set of Six Chairs with Red Velvet Seat and Back
Located in Miami, FL
Spanish carved walnut set of six chairs with red velvet seat and back
Beautiful set of chairs, very heavy and resistant with carved crest in the back and beautiful Solomonic legs wi...
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
19th Set of Six Spanish Carved Chairs with Leather Seat and Back
Located in Miami, FL
A set of 6 Spanish chairs with leather sling seatsand backs on oak and sycamore frames with hand carved decoration. These chairs are true to th...
Category
Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Spanish Colonial Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Vintage Spanish Revival Savonarola Curule Chair Striped Velvety Chenille Fabric
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome vintage Spanish Revival Savonarola or Curule chair with velvety chenille fabric and hammered steel nail head details. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, 1960-1970’s.
This is a chair fit for a KING… or a QUEEN!!! This is an absolutely fabulous chair… some call it a Savonarola or Curule chair, it may also be known as a Renaissance or Dante style chair. All correct, and all very similar in style with slightly different features. It is palatial in structure with a wide U-shaped seat and frame with curved legs which create an X style base. It is comprised of gorgeous dark stained wood with horizontal turned spindles under the arms and turned stretchers on the base. The seat and back is upholstered in a fantastic gold striped velvety chenille fabric with hammered steel nail head details, and it has a carved flower motif in the center under the seat. It is sturdy, richly carved, and has a spacious, splendid design! It is Spanish Revival in style with a bit of Medieval or Renaissance Revival flair and it is sure to be an eye-catching piece in any room of your home. It would be wonderful in a corner of your bedroom, in the study across from the fireplace, or as an accent chair in the living room. It would be awesome in a game room surrounded with medieval or Renaissance décor...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Spanish Colonial Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Spanish Colonial Revival Small High & Narrow Back Chair Red Velvet Style Witco
By Witco
Located in Topeka, KS
Outstanding vintage Spanish Colonial Revival or Mediterranean style small narrow high back chair comprised of dark stained wood with red velvet ...
Category
1970s Unknown Vintage Spanish Colonial Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Early 20th Set of Four Spanish Carved Chairs with Wood Seat
Located in Miami, FL
A set of 4 Spanish chairs with wood seat on walnut and sycamore frames with hand carved decoration. These chairs are true to the Spanish character and...
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Spanish Revival Oak Pair of Chairs with Tooled Cognac Faux Leather Seat
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous vintage Spanish Revival oak pair of chairs with tooled cognac faux leather or vinyl seat backs in the style of Artes De Mexico Internationales. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. There are a couple of tiny nicks in the vinyl of one of the chairs. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, 1960-1970’S.
Sillas fabulosas POR DOS! …If you no hablo espanol that means, “Fabulous chairs TIMES TWO!!” in Spanish!! Just take another look at these beautiful vintage oak Spanish Revival pair of chairs in the style of Artes De Mexico!!! They wear a gorgeous cognac or saddle colored faux leather fabric featuring lovely, tooled inside backs and large brass nail head designs on the sides of the seat cushions and backs, and an intricately carved designs on fronts of the high stretcher under the seats… WOW!! They are completely stunning!! These chairs will be perfect in your Hacienda styled home or with your modern country, Rustic, Southwestern, Mediterranean, Industrial, or eclectic designed living space. They will make wonderful chairs for your game table, perfect seating in your bedroom or sitting area, or if you just need fabulous extra seating in your living room.
Artes de Mexico Internacionales, SA imported artisan handmade piece from Mexico to the US exclusively for sale to the trade. FYI to the trade means they sold only to architects and interior designers and not to the public. This makes their pieces more exclusive so harder to find. In addition to the tag, some were signed by the artists. So, do not confuse them with Arte de Mexico, which is a Los Angeles based shop selling, although beautiful pieces as well, production pieces to the public.
These Spanish Revival chairs...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Spanish Colonial Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Oak
19th Carved French Oak Brown Leather Lion Dining Chairs, Henry II
Located in Miami, FL
A set of 6 Spanish chairs with leather sling seatsand backs on oak and sycamore frames with hand carved decoration. These chairs are true to th...
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Dos Gallos Custom Leather Sing Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Leather sling back and seat with a low profile seat cushion. Walnut frame with rubbed oil finish. Leather is com. Can be in custom sizes. As shown 26” W x 22” D x 36” H seat: circa 1...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Spanish Colonial Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
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Spanish Colonial chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Spanish Colonial chairs 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 chairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Spanish Colonial chairs made in a specific country, there are Europe, and Spain pieces for sale on 1stDibs. 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 chairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $4,500 and tops out at $4,500 while the average work can sell for $4,500.