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.
Mid-Century Leather Safari Lounge Chair by Angel Pazmino, Ecuador, c. 1960s
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare sling chair by the incomparable Angel Pazmino. Recently and painstakingly restored by our team of craftsmen this iconic chair has a new lease on life and we love t...
Jacaranda
Set of 2 Safari Lounge Chairs w/ Ottomans by Angel Pazmino, Ecuador, c. 1960s
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare set of sling chairs, with accompanying set of footstools, by the incomparable Angel Pazmino. Recently and painstakingly restored by our team of craftsmen this icon...
Jacaranda
Set of 2 Tooled Leather Sling Lounge Chairs by Angel Pazmi, Ecuador, c. 1960's
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare set of sling chairs by the incomparable Angel Pazmino. Recently and painstakingly restored by our team of craftsmen this iconic set has a new lease on life and we...
Leather, Jacaranda
$2,220Sale Price|25% Off
H 28 in W 26.5 in D 26 in
1960s Arne Norrell Safari Lounge Chair by Norell Möbel AB, Sweden
By Arne Norell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Arne Norell “Sirocco” safari chair in beautifully aged brown leather with a solid dark wood frame. Designed in 1964, this is a classic piece of Scandinavian mid-century desig...
Leather, Rosewood
$21,069
H 28.75 in W 34.65 in D 30.71 in
Mid-Century Lounge Chair from Brazil, Rosewood & Leather, 1960s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A rare Brazilian lounge chair from the 1960s, attributed over the years to designers Jorge Zalszupin and Lina Bo Bardi, as well as the workshops of Liceu de Artes e Ofícios. To date,...
Brass
$2,040Sale Price|20% Off
H 27 in W 27 in D 29.5 in
Angel Pazmino Sculptural Leather Lounge Chair, Ecuador, 1960s
By Muebles De Estilo, Angel Pazmino
Located in Stockholm, SE
This sculptural lounge chair designed by Angel Pazmino and produced by Muebles De Estilo in Ecuador during the 1960s represents one of the most distinctive expressions of mid-century...
Leather, Wood
$2,316Sale Price|20% Off
H 28 in W 26 in D 26 in
1960s Arne Norell Rosewood Leather Sling Sirocco Safari Lounge Chair Mid-Century
By Scanform, Arne Norell
Located in Hyattsville, MD
The Sirocco safari chair designed by Arne Norell in 1966. This example is in camel-colored leather; with two cushions and slings with brass fittings. Designed to breakdown for flat p...
Leather
$5,950 / set
H 30 in W 26 in D 26 in
Safari Chairs Angel Pazmino Rosewood Hunting Armchairs Black Original Leather
By Muebles De Estilo, Angel Pazmino
Located in Vienna, AT
Pair of lounge armchairs designed in 1960s by Angel I. Pazmino and manufactured by Muebles de Estilo in Ecuador. A stunning and rare pair of vintage safari chairs in solid rosewood ...
Leather, Teak, Rosewood
$8,500 / set
H 31.75 in W 32.25 in D 34 in
1960s Mid Century Walnut & Leather Lounge Chair by Eames for Vitra - Set of 2
By Vitra, Charles Eames
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century lounge chair and ottoman set designed by Charles Eames and manufactured by Vitra circa 1980s. This set is truly one-of-a-kind with its black leather upholstery and unique...
Leather, Walnut
$2,550 / set
H 26 in W 27.5 in D 24 in
Brazilian Leather Sling Lounge Chairs Lina Bo Bardi Style with Sheepkins 1960s
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural Pair of Brazilian Mid Century Lounge Chairs, in the style of Lina Bo Bardi, Brazil, circa 1960s. The original leather slings retain their warm original patina and they inc...
Metal
$11,000 / set
H 29 in W 36 in D 35 in
Arne Norell “Kontiki” Safari Lounge Chairs, Sweden, 1960s, A Pair
By Arne Norell
Located in Culver City, CA
Pair of Arne Norell “Kontiki” Safari Lounge Chairs, Sweden, 1960s Somewhere in rural Indiana, in a barn that has definitely seen some things ~ a pair of Swedish modernist icons were...
Leather, Wood
$3,000 / set
H 40 in W 29 in D 31 in
Set of Three Garden Patio Poolside Sling Seat Lounge Chairs by Salterini
By Woodard Furniture Co., Salterini
Located in New York, NY
Voguish suite of three sling seat lounge chairs by noted garden furniture maker, Salterini. The chais features a suspended upholstered continuous back, seat rest in original diamond ...
Wrought Iron
$2,619
H 32.09 in W 28.35 in D 27.96 in
Mid-Century Safari Chair Brown, Wood, Leather Lounge Chair, 1960s, Scandinavia
By Arne Norell
Located in Andernach, DE
Fantastic original 1960s design, in a robust Scandinavian hunting or Safari chair style. Quite unusual and beautiful composition of high end materials & craftsmanship indeed. Rus...
Leather
Safari Chair by Arne Norell Sweden, 1960s
By Arne Norell
Located in Nørre Aaby, DK
Beautiful safari chair designed by Arne Norell and produced in Sweden during the 1960s. Crafted from solid ash with original leather seat, backrest, and arm straps, the chair embodie...
Leather, Ash
$3,906 / set
H 29.93 in W 21.66 in D 20.08 in
Pair Spanish Mid-Century Sling Lounge Chairs, Saddle Leather & Wood, 1960s
Located in Rødding, DK
A rare and exceptionally characterful pair of Spanish mid-century lounge chairs in original saddle leather and solid wood — stamped "Made in Spain" beneath the frame — representing o...
Leather, Wood
$3,160Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 29.5 in W 27 in D 27 in
1960s Ángel Pazmiño Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Hand-Tooled Leather
By Muebles De Estilo, Angel Pazmino
Located in Stockholm, SE
Ángel Pazmiño lounge chair and ottoman, produced by Muebles De Estilo, Ecuador, circa 1960s. A sculptural and highly characteristic example of Pazmiño’s work, combining hand-tooled ...
Leather, Wood
Mid-Century Vintage Primitive Rocker by Angel Pazmino
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique vintage rocking chair by Ecuadorian designer Angel Pazmino features leather seat, and unique dowel construction. A stylish Primitive modern chair in any setting. Please c...
Leather, Wood, Hardwood
$3,075
H 27.96 in W 22.05 in D 22.05 in
Danish Modern "Safari" Lounge Chair in Saddle Leather by Aage Bruun, 1960s
By Aage Bruun & Son
Located in Odense, DK
A striking and exceptionally preserved Danish Modern “Safari” lounge chair designed by Aage Bruun, Denmark, 1960s. Crafted in solid beechwood with thick saddle leather sling construc...
Leather, Beech
Sold
H 35.5 in W 22 in D 25.5 in
Spanish High-Back Leather + Oak Slipper Chair by Pierre Lottier, 1950s
Located in Chicago, IL
Sold and priced individually. A 1950s Spanish high-back slipper chair, attributed to Pierre Lottier. Its elegantly curved frame, handcrafted from solid oak with carved details, is c...
Leather, Oak
1930's Spanish Revival Barley Twist Lounge Chair
By Drexel
Located in Burbank, CA
Antique Spanish Revival lounge chair for sale. Has been professionally reupholstered in new fabric and foam. The solid wood frame has been cleaned and polished, and shows beautiful v...
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Spanish Oak and Leather Studded Lounge Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Amazing pair of Spanish colonial revival mission style arm chairs or lounge chairs. Constructed from Spanish oak and finished in a hunter gree...
Brass
Spanish Revival Mediterranean Style Wrought Iron Lounge Chairs
By Artes De Mexico Internacionales, SA
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous pair of Spanish Revival Mediterranean style wrought iron, wood, and upholstered lounge chairs after Artes De Mexico Internacionales SA. They are in wonderful vintage condition. The wood has a nice age patina, the black scrolly ironwork looks fine, and the faux suede upholstery is ok but would look fabulous redone, circa 1960s. These incredible Spanish Revival Mediterranean style wrought iron, wood, and upholstered lounge chairs are yet another treasure from the apartment complex clubhouse where we struck gold...
Metal