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
Spanish Colonial Style Wrought Iron Exterior Lantern with bell-curved lid
By Britt Jewett
Located in Santa Paula, CA
This classic lantern features a tapered profile, bell-curved lid, and an elemental aesthetic. Open glass panels and rivet detailing lend a modern twist...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary 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
Rare set of six 1920
s brass and silver sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful and rare set of six solid brass or bronze sconces, they have a beautiful quality to it, they are heavy, the patina is so much nicer in person
Category
1920s American Vintage Spanish Colonial Lighting
Materials
Brass
$4,500 / set
Contemporary Mediterranean Detailed Wrought Iron Pendant Exterior Lantern Light
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
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
$18,000 Sale Price / set
20% Off
elegant pair of 1920
s wrought iron sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful pair of 1920's wrought iron sconces, BEWARE they are darker in person, the flash of the camera made them brighter, the patina is so much nicer in person, they look more ...
Category
1920s American Vintage Spanish Colonial Lighting
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron
French 1920s Iron Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful iron lantern, the patina is much nicer in person, the height of the lantern is 17 inch.
Category
1920s French Vintage Spanish Colonial Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Elegant Large Pair of French Wrought Iron Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful all hands forged pair of French wrought iron sconces, they will be rewired, and if necessary , we could add a plate in the back, to fit the American standard.
Category
1950s Vintage Spanish Colonial Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Elegant Pair of 1920
s Brass Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These are quite rare, made of solid brass, the quality is there.
Category
1920s American Vintage Spanish Colonial Lighting
Materials
Brass
$1,800 / set
Spanish Bee Hive-Style Caged Glass Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
Spanish Colonial caged glass lantern with single medium-base (Edison) light. Black painted wrought iron with a yellow/amber transparent glass piece...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Spanish Colonial Lighting
Materials
Steel, Tôle
Anacapa Wall Sconce by Steven Handelman Studios, 2007
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautifully handcrafted “Anacapa” wall sconce by Steven Handelman Studios, dated October 2007. This Spanish Revival-style fixture features a hexagonal wrought iron frame with hand-...
Category
Early 2000s American Spanish Colonial Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
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
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
Farm House Spanish Colonial Style Chandelier with Murano Shades Kogl Germany
By Koegl
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Add a touch of opulence to your home with this charming Chandelier. Perfect colored metal frame with glass shades to enhance any chic or eclectic home. We'd love to see it hanging in...
Category
1980s German Vintage Spanish Colonial Lighting
Materials
Metal
Ebanista Spanish Colonial Wrought Iron Chandelier Famous Estate
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Ebanista Spanish Colonial wrought iron chandelier. Beautifully hand wrought iron and 8 lights. Includes original chain and ca...
Category
Early 2000s Spanish Colonial Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
$4,160 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Custom Wall Sconce with Faux Mica Panels by Steven Handelman Studios, 2024
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A distinctive custom wall sconce handcrafted by Steven Handelman Studios, dated October 2024. This unique fixture features a shallow curved frame in hand-forged wrought iron, finishe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Spanish Colonial Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Handmade Mediterranean Spanish Style Scallop Detail Exterior Outdoor Wall Light
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
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
Outdoor Spanish Colonial Revival Hanging Pendant Lighting, Handcrafted in USA
By Britt Jewett
Located in Santa Paula, CA
Inspired by the iconic Arlington Theatre in downtown Santa Barbara, the Arlington Pendant Lantern captures the spirit of the city’s Spanish Colonial Revival architecture and its endu...
Category
2010s American Spanish Colonial Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron, Steel
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
Bohemian 5 ft. Teepee-Shaped Floor Lamp by Louis Sognot, France, c. 1960s
By Louis Sognot
Located in Deland, FL
Stunning mid-century American Indian tent-shaped table or floor lamp in bamboo and rattan. This wonderful big lamp was made in Italy during the 1960s in the style of Louis Sognot. T...
Category
1960s French Vintage Spanish Colonial Lighting
Materials
Bamboo
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
Spanish Cannon Shape Wall Sconce / Wall Mounted Sculpture, 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish Colonial cannon wall sconce or wall sculpture, Spain, 1950s.
Spectacular wall sconce with a beautiful design full of details. Adorned by twisting iron rope and chains.
Handcr...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Lighting
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
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
$963 Sale Price
44% Off
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
Mediterranean Spanish Style Scallop Detail Exterior Outdoor Wall Lantern Light
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 Handmade Exterior Lantern Wall Sconce, Old World, Seeded Glass
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, Steel, Iron
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
$787 Sale Price / set
34% Off
Large 1920
s Rustic Wrought Iron Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This lantern could be restored or painted, however some people might prefer it all original, the patina is so much nicer in person, the flash of the camera take away the true color o...
Category
1920s American Vintage Spanish Colonial Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
$3,300 / item
1 of 3 "Spanish Line" Iron Brass and Glass Floor Lamp by PALWA, 1990s
By Palwa
Located in Warsaw, PL
Iron, Gilded Brass, and Alabaster-Glass Table Lamp (1990s)
This sculptural table lamp combines wrought iron craftsmanship with refined gilded brass detailing, creating a striking de...
Category
1990s German Spanish Colonial Lighting
Materials
Brass, Iron
1 of 2 "Spanish Line" Iron Brass and Glass Chandelier by PALWA, 1990s
By Palwa
Located in Warsaw, PL
1990s Iron, Gilded Brass, and Glass Synchron Chandelier
This distinctive chandelier combines sculptural wrought iron, gilded brass detailing, and a beautifully shaped glass bowl to ...
Category
1990s German Spanish Colonial Lighting
Materials
Brass, Iron
1920
s Hand Forged Iron Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Beautiful, hand-hammered, solid Iron, ornate Italian Chandelier. Intricately detailed splayed end tendrils. Turn of the century craftsmanship. Originally made for candles. Now with a...
Category
1920s Italian Vintage Spanish Colonial Lighting
Materials
Iron
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
$1,800 Sale Price
43% Off
Mediterranean Revival Flush Mount – Handmade Wrought Iron Ceiling Light Fixture
Located in Santa Paula, CA
Bold geometry meets timeless craftsmanship in the CM 08 Ceiling Mount. Defined by its eight-sided profile and low-pitched silhouette, this flush mount fixture offers a refined yet ro...
Category
2010s American Spanish Colonial Lighting
Materials
Steel, Wrought Iron
Spanish Influenced Top Cresting Wrought Iron Exterior Lantern Wall Mount
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.
B...
Category
2010s American Spanish Colonial Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Contemporary Mediterranean, Spanish Style Exterior Outdoor Wall Lantern
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
Wrought Iron Gilt Silver Chandelier, Circa 1880
By Addison Mizner
Located in Sarasota, FL
A Mediterranean revival style wrought iron six light chandelier with silver gilt. A round wrought iron frame houses six light supporting columns secured with 'S' scrolls. Decorated w...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Spanish Colonial Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron, Silver Leaf
Rare pair of French 1920
wrought iron sconce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful pair of French 1920's all hands made wrought iron sconces, the patina is so much nicer in person, BEWARE ON THE PICTURES THEY LOOK A LITTLE REDDISH, IN REALITY THEY ARE A...
Category
1920s French Vintage Spanish Colonial Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
$3,400 / set
1 of 7 "Spanish Line" Iron Brass and Glass Floor Lamp by PALWA, 1990s
By Palwa
Located in Warsaw, PL
Iron, Gilded Brass, and Alabaster-Glass Floor Lamp (1990s)
This elegant floor lamp features a beautifully twisted gilded brass stem, supported by an ornate wrought-iron base with scu...
Category
1990s German Spanish Colonial Lighting
Materials
Brass, Iron
Pair of Large Spanish Gilded Iron Sconces with Shades
Located in New Orleans, LA
These exquisite Spanish wall sconces are a testament to the artistry and craftsmanship of traditional Spanish metalwork. Each sconce is meticulously crafted from durable iron and fea...
Category
19th Century Spanish Antique Spanish Colonial Lighting
Materials
Iron
Pair of 1920
s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A nice pair of 1920's wrought iron sconces, the patina is allot nicer in person
Category
1920s American Vintage Spanish Colonial Lighting
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
$1,550 / set
Elegant Pair of 1920
s French Wrought Iron Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A really cute small pair of French 1920's sconces, the patina is so much nicer in person, we rewired all our sconces, should you need a back plate, it will be including.
Category
1920s French Vintage Spanish Colonial Lighting
Materials
Wrought 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.
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