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Spanish Colonial Ceramics

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
Fajalauza ceramic jug and Lebrillo bowl Spain 60s
Located in Escalona, Toledo
Beautiful set consisting of a decorative jug and bowl in terracotta ceramic (Lebrillo) glazed in white and green Spanish Fajalauza from the mid-20th century, made and painted by hand...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

LA CORONA, Vintage Hand Painted Talavera Pottery Bowl, Mexico, 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
LA CORONA - Vintage Talavera hand painted ceramic bowl - fine quality - featuring an over-all pattern of leaves and flowers in blue and green - signed on the...
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Late 20th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Ceramics

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Ceramic

Talavera Jar Decorative Vase Folk Art Vessel Mexican Ceramic Black White Modern
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
Elegant black and white jar made with the authentic Talavera technique. Master artisan, Cesar Torres portraits the colonial art of Mexico while cre...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Spanish Colonial Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Majolica

Talavera Jar Decorative Vase Folk Art Vessel Mexican Ceramic Blue White
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
Elegant white and blue jar made with the authentic Talavera technique. Master artisan, Cesar Torres portraits the colonial art of Mexico. The Talavera is not just a simple painted ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Spanish Colonial Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Majolica

Talavera Decorative Lavabo Sink Folk Art Mexican Ceramic Spanish Colonial
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
Elegant surrealist sink lavabo made with the Talavera technique. Artist, Cesar Torres portraits the colonial art of Mexico. The Spanish colonial style sink is a perfect piece to brin...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Spanish Colonial Ceramics

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Ceramic, Clay, Majolica

Talavera Decorative Lavabo Sink Folk Art Mexican Ceramic Blue White
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
Elegant white and blue sink lavabo made with the Talavera technique. Artist, Cesar Torres portraits the colonial art of Mexico. The Talavera is not just a simple painted ceramic:...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Spanish Colonial Ceramics

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Ceramic, Clay, Majolica

Authentic Talavera Decorative Vase Folk Art Vessel Mexican Ceramic Blue White
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
Elegant white and blue vase made with the Talavera technique. Artist, Cesar Torres portraits the colonial art of Mexico. The Talavera is not just a simple painted ceramic: its exquisite decoration is the product of a delicate process of alchemy that translates into fine enamels. In Puebla, Mexico few people still produce using Talavera with the ancestral techniques. One of those few is Cesar Torres, Don Cesar learned his art in the workshop of the Uriarte family, an excellent workshop where his grandfather worked. In his creations he uses the black and white mud that is obtained from the nearby hills of Loreto and Guadalupe, and colors of mineral origin that he creates in his workshop with recipes from his grandfather. All the pieces are modeled in a traditional way and go through a production process that usually takes from one to two months, between drying, burning, and painting. Being surrounded by a living tradition, Cesar Torres Jr., learned from his father since childhood. Architect by profession, Cesar Jr. has come to revolutionize and modernize with new designs and ideas of the current world, nevertheless always respecting the tradition of the processes and materials that make Talavera a Creole art...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Spanish Colonial Ceramics

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Ceramic, Clay, Majolica

Authentic Talavera Decorative Plate Folk Art Vessel Mexican Ceramic Blue White
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
Elegant white and blue plate made with the Talavera technique. Artist, Cesar Torres portraits the colonial art of Mexico. The Talavera is not just a simple painted ceramic: its exquisite decoration is the product of a delicate process of alchemy that translates into fine enamels. In Puebla, Mexico few people still produce using Talavera with the ancestral techniques. One of those few is Cesar Torres, Don Cesar learned his art in the workshop of the Uriarte family, an excellent workshop where his grandfather worked. In his creations he uses the black and white mud that is obtained from the nearby hills of Loreto and Guadalupe, and colors of mineral origin that he creates in his workshop with recipes from his grandfather. All the pieces are modeled in a traditional way and go through a production process that usually takes from one to two months, between drying, burning, and painting. Being surrounded by a living tradition, Cesar Torres Jr., learned from his father since childhood. Architect by profession, Cesar Jr. has come to revolutionize and modernize with new designs and ideas of the current world, nevertheless always respecting the tradition of the processes and materials that make Talavera a Creole art...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Spanish Colonial Ceramics

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Ceramic, Majolica, Clay

Mid 18th Century Glazed Ceramic Botija found in Southern Mexico
Located in Guadalajra, Jal
This elegant antique jar was hand-crafted in Spain circa 1760; round in shape with narrow base and neck, the vessel features a rolled rim at the top accented with a mustard color gla...
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Mid-18th Century Mexican Antique Spanish Colonial Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Terracotta

Vintage Talavera Large Stoneware White Bowl Spain
By Artesania Talaverana
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage 20th Century glazed earthenware white underglaze hand painted stoneware large Talavera bowl, kiln fired. Spanish Talavera crackled white handcrafted ceramic with a royal like hand painted blazon family coat of arms shield style design. Large size, shallow dish, deep bowl great to use for fruit...
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Late 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Ceramics

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Ceramic, Stoneware, Ironstone, Clay

Vintage Stoneware Talavera White underglaze Large Bowl with Blazon Spain
By Artesania Talaverana
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage 20th Century glazed earthenware white underglaze hand painted stoneware large Talavera bowl, kiln fired. Spanish Talavera crackled white handcrafted ceramic with a royal like hand painted blazon family coat of arms shield style design. Large size, shallow dish, deep bowl great to use for fruit display or serving platter. Dimensions: 19" diameter x 4" Height. Coat of Arms where first used in the 12th century. Talavera de la Reina...
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Late 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Ceramics

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Ceramic, Stoneware, Ironstone

19th Century French Glazed Terracotta Pitcher Handmade & Hand-painted
Located in Miami, FL
19th century French glazed terracotta pitcher with beautifuls fleurs.
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Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Ceramics

Hispano Maoresque Copper Lustre Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
17th C. Spanish Hispano Moresque Copper Lustre Ceramic Bowl / Charger.
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17th Century Spanish Antique Spanish Colonial Ceramics

Spanish Hand-Painted Earthenware Vase
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hand-painted Spanish Vase sourced by Martyn Lawrence Bullard Original hand-crafted earthenware, with terracotta and emerald tone glazing
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20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware

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Authentic Talavera Decorative Plate Folk Art Wall Hanging Mexican Ceramic Puebla
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Spanish Colonial ceramics for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Spanish Colonial ceramics 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 ceramics created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, folk art, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, clay and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Spanish Colonial ceramics made in a specific country, there are Mexico, North America, and Europe pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original ceramics, popular names associated with this style include and Cesar. 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 ceramics differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $395 and tops out at $4,600 while the average work can sell for $1,250.

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