Bohemian Platters and Serveware
Defying design conventions and embracing all tastes, Bohemian style, or Boho style, is eclectic, bold and, above all, individual. Vintage Bohemian-style furniture and decor feature bright colors, natural materials and a global spirit, ranging from statement pieces such as peacock chairs constructed with wicker and handmade art-glass vases to jewel-toned plush seating like turquoise sofas.
Although Bohemian furniture is not rooted in a specific time and can include Victorian lamps alongside Space Age chairs, its name dates back to the 19th century. Its exact origins are unclear, with some sources linking it to a counterculture formed in the wake of the French Revolution and others to a pejorative for the Romani people in France who were erroneously believed to be from Bohemia, which was part of what is now the Czech Republic.
By the 1850s, “bohemian” was used to describe someone who led an itinerant life, usually an artist, actor or author. This helped shift the term from disparaging to something romantic and evoking creativity, culture and travel. In the 20th century, to be a bohemian was fashionable, and the celebration of free expression in the 1960s gave the Bohemian style a hippie flair. It has remained popular over the years, especially with younger generations seeking to express their personality and individual perspective through furniture, folk art, antiques and other collectibles.
A Bohemian interior exuberantly mixes textures and patterns, particularly through textiles from around the world in tapestries, rugs and upholstery. Bohemian decor can include Japanese shibori, Indonesian ikat and Kazakhstani suzani prints mingling with Moroccan lanterns, Turkish carpets and wall hangings from India. Saturated earthy colors like burnt orange and marigold yellow are common to bring together the mix of vintage, modern and global design.
Find a collection of vintage Bohemian tables, mirrors, rugs and carpets, decorative objects and more furniture on 1stDibs.
2010s Portuguese Bohemian Platters and Serveware
Ceramic, Earthenware
20th Century Bohemian Platters and Serveware
Bamboo
Mid-20th Century American Bohemian Platters and Serveware
Terracotta
Late 20th Century Bohemian Platters and Serveware
Ceramic, Paint
1980s Vintage Bohemian Platters and Serveware
Rattan, Reed
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Platters and Serveware
Leather, Bamboo, Wood
19th Century Antique Bohemian Platters and Serveware
Copper
2010s Portuguese Bohemian Platters and Serveware
Ceramic, Earthenware
20th Century Spanish Bohemian Platters and Serveware
Ceramic
1940s American Vintage Bohemian Platters and Serveware
Glass, Bamboo
2010s American Bohemian Platters and Serveware
Ceramic, Stoneware
2010s Hungarian Bohemian Platters and Serveware
Porcelain
2010s Portuguese Bohemian Platters and Serveware
Terracotta
1960s Danish Vintage Bohemian Platters and Serveware
Teak
2010s Argentine Bohemian Platters and Serveware
Ceramic, Pottery, Clay
1990s Danish Bohemian Platters and Serveware
Porcelain
21st Century and Contemporary American Bohemian Platters and Serveware
Leather, Porcelain
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bohemian Platters and Serveware
Quartz
1810s English Antique Bohemian Platters and Serveware
Porcelain
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bohemian Platters and Serveware
Onyx
1970s Taiwanese Vintage Bohemian Platters and Serveware
Brass
1930s Vintage Bohemian Platters and Serveware
Metal
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Platters and Serveware
Wood
Mid-20th Century Unknown Bohemian Platters and Serveware
Brass
19th Century Antique Bohemian Platters and Serveware
Glass
1950s American Vintage Bohemian Platters and Serveware
Brass
Late 20th Century Bohemian Platters and Serveware
Brass
Early 20th Century French Bohemian Platters and Serveware
Porcelain
20th Century American Bohemian Platters and Serveware
Aluminum
Late 19th Century Czech Antique Bohemian Platters and Serveware
Glass, Cut Glass
20th Century Bohemian Platters and Serveware
Upholstery, Wicker