Spanish Colonial Bookcases
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.
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Style: Spanish Colonial
Spanish Large Pine Cupboard or Bookcase with Glass Vitrine, 19th Century
Located in Miami, FL
19th century Spanish cupboard or bookcase with glass vitrine, constructed from a pine called "mobila" and original glasses of this period. Features a coffered case fronted by four la...
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Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Spanish Colonial Bookcases
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Glass, Pine
Spanish Large Pine Cupboard or Bookcase with Glass Vitrine, 19th Century
Located in Miami, FL
19th century Spanish cupboard or bookcase with glass vitrine, constructed from a pine called "mobila" and original glasses of this period. Features a coffered case fronted by four la...
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Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Spanish Colonial Bookcases
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Pine, Glass
19th Century Large Cupboard or Bookcase with Glass Vitrine, Pine, Spain Restored
Located in Miami, FL
19th century Spanish cupboard or bookcase with glass vitrine, constructed from a pine called "mobila" and original glasses of this period. Features a coffered case fronted by four la...
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Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Spanish Colonial Bookcases
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Walnut, Pine
Early 20th Bookcase or Vitrine in Spanish Pine with Three Arch Glass Doors
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20th century Spanish cupboard or bookcase with three glass vitrines, constructed from a pine called "mobila" and original glasses of this period. Features a coffered case fronted by three large glass doors in the high part and three doors in the low side. This massive cabinet...
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19th Solid Oak Bookcase or Etagere with Five Shelves
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19th Solid Oak Bookcase or Etagere with Five Shelves
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Oak
20th Century Large Cupboard or Bookcase with Glass Vitrine, Pine, Spain Restored
Located in Miami, FL
19th century Spanish cupboard or bookcase with glass vitrine, constructed from a pine called "mobila" and original glasses of this period. Features a coffered case fronted by two large doors. It has a two drawers in the low part. This massive cabinet...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Bookcases
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Walnut, Pine
19th Century Large Cupboard or Bookcase with Glass Vitrine, Pine, Spain Restored
Located in Miami, FL
19th Century Spanish cupboard or bookcase with glass vitrine, constructed from a pine called "mobila" and original glasses of this period. Features a coffered...
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Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Spanish Colonial Bookcases
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Pine
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Spanish Colonial bookcases for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Spanish Colonial bookcases for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Early 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage bookcases created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, pine and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Spanish Colonial bookcases 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 bookcases differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,025 and tops out at $10,320 while the average work can sell for $6,900.