Spanish Colonial Screens and Room Dividers
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 19th Century Leather Folding Screen
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A mesmerizing, Spanish 19th century tooled leather folding screen–over six feet tall–embossed with floral & foliate motifs that cover the surface to expansive effect. The four connec...
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Spanish Colonial Baroque Style Painted Leather Eight Panel Screen
By Rossi Antiques
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Radiant Spanish colonial style eight-panel folding screen featuring polychromed leather decorated in the baroque taste. Each panel is hand-painted with intricate details depicting fruit, floral and foliate designs over a dramatic parcel gilt background. Each wood panel features an arched crest echoing a Moorish or Arabesque influence. Each panel measures over 22 inches wide and 90 inches high. The screen is divided into 2 pieces each with 4 panels. The polychrome design displays a bold interplay of deep red tones and earth tones over the gold ground. The leather is conjoined to the wood frame with laced leather borders having exposed seams. Provenance: Retailed by L. Rossi Antiques...
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20th Century French Bulletin Board with Lyre Legs Style
Located in Miami, FL
20th century French bulletin board with lyre legs.
Blue felt for stick notes.
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Spanish Colonial screens and room dividers for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Spanish Colonial screens and room dividers for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Mid-20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage screens and room dividers created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Spanish Colonial screens and room dividers 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 screens and room dividers differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,400 and tops out at $1,400 while the average work can sell for $1,400.
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