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.
Hand Painted Styrofoam and Papier-Mâché Head or Hat Display
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Hand painted head of a woman with short hair. Created from Styrofoam, papier-mâché and rope, this lovely woman is hand painted with short brown hair, blue-green eyes, a blue-collar, ...
Paint, Paper
Vintage Patinated Plaster Military Officer Bust
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Boho bust of man. A handsome mustachioed gentleman with an all over crackled patina. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
Plaster, Paint
Vintage Hand-Painted Ceramic Military Bust
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Boho Porcelain solider. A chic hand painted figure with a beautiful attention to detail. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
Porcelain, Paint
$84,950Sale Price|32% Off
A Large Italian 19th Century Carved Carrara Marble Sculpture of a Fisherman Boy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine and large Italian 19th century carved Carrara marble sculpture, a figure of a fisherman boy with a straw-hat titled "THO PRESO!... (The catch) depicting a young boy stand...
Marble, Carrara Marble
Vintage Shell Encrusted Skull
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An expressive vintage skull sculpture is covered with an intricate arrangement of natural shells. Spiral conchs, fan-shaped scallops and iridescent abalone create a richly layered su...
Shell
Vintage Boho Signed Stone Bust of Female
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fantastic carved stone bust depicting an elegant young woman with a refined, timeless beauty. Beautifully sculpted with graceful, flowing lines and a serene expression, the figure se...
Marble
Victorian Small Plaster Lincoln Bust
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian style small plaster bust of Lincoln
Plaster
Sculpture, Hellenistic Female Bust.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sculpture, Hellenistic female bust. A magnificent reproduction of a fragment of a female bust, delicately evoking the ideal of classical beauty. The unfi...
Resin
Pyrite Skull from Peru
Located in New York, NY
Peruvian pyrite bust of a human skull. Pyrite was given the name "Fool's Gold" by prospectors having mistaken it for gold in the 19th century. Its current namesake is derived from t...
Pyrite
$909Sale Price|25% Off
H 7.88 in W 5.12 in D 5.12 in
Joan de Bethel Papier-Mâché Cat Sculpture, Hand-Painted, England, 1977
Located in Basildon, GB
Joan de Bethel papier-mache, glass eyed, cat made in Rye Sussex July 1977
Paint, Paper
$273Sale Price|30% Off
H 13 in W 9 in D 5 in
Mid century Italian ceramic hand painted Bacchus God of wine bust
Located in Birmingham, AL
Stunning, vintage hand painted made in Italy Wine Goddess bust. It will add enchanting atmosphere to any sitting. ...
Ceramic
Carved Wood Skull Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
Asian carved wood skull sculpture with genuine teeth and movable jaw. Late 20th century.
Wood
Carved Deer Skull Object
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
A sculpted object of a deer with sculpture. A sculpture of a complex pattern directs a slightly different atmosphere.
Horn
Marble Skull Sculpture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylized marble skull is sculpted from solid marble, showcasing the beautiful veins of color throughout the skull. An odd and unusual sculpture, this...
Marble
$28,500 / set
H 18.25 in W 15 in D 7 in
A Pair 19th Century Italian Hand-Carved Carrara Marble Busts of Apollo & Artemis
Located in New York, NY
An Outstanding Pair 19th Century Italian Hand-Carved Carrara Marble Busts of Apollo & Artemis, One Bust is Signed on the Back, "F Vichi". This pair of stunning marble busts, hand-car...
Carrara Marble
Mid-century vintage equestrian plaster horse bust sculpture
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a mid-century vintage equestrian horse bust sculpture. This dynamic equestrian bust has a beautiful patinated bronze finish to the surface. ...
Plaster
$1,500
H 5.5 in W 8 in D 8 in
1970s Sergio Bustamante Hand-Painted Papier-Mâché Woodland Mushroom Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
A charming and highly decorative vintage papier-mâché mushroom sculpture by celebrated Mexican artist Sergio Bustamante, circa 1970s. The organically shaped mushroom is entirely hand...
Paint, Paper
Vintage 1:1 Sculpture of a Human Skull in Green Verdigris Bronze
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A 1:1 cast model of a human skull in green verdigris bronze (artificial patina). It's made from a cast of a real human skull, probably female, and is complete with teeth, lower- and upper jaw. This particular example has a spooky and authentic feel to it. The skull as a symbol serves as a reminder of human mortality - memento mori. It was made in Europe...
Bronze
$361Sale Price|20% Off
H 7.88 in W 6.7 in D 3.15 in L 7.88 in
Vintage Hand-Painted Ceramic Cat Sculpture, Cubist Picasso Style, Spain
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
A Cubist ceramic cat sculpture by the Galician artist Alfonso Otero Regal, hand-painted and sgraffito-decorated in brown and navy on a cream stoneware body, in a Picasso style. The ...
Stoneware
Antinous Plaster Bust
Located in Milan, IT
The elegant features of the young Antinous, a favorite of beloved Roman emperor Hadrian, are masterfully captured with exceptional richness in this plaster bust of the ancient Greek hero...
Plaster
Large Terracotta Bust Sculpture of Lovely Neoclassical Female
Located in New York, NY
Exceptionally modeled terracotta bust of a female beauty in neoclassical robes set upon circular marble socle. 24 by 16 by 9 inches. Unsigned. 41 lbs.
Marble
Vintage Coastal Cast Cement Female Head Planter
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add a touch of coastal allure to your garden with this Vintage Coastal Cast Cement Female Head Planter. Crafted with meticulous detail, this charmi...
Concrete
Vintage Boho Signed Stone Bust of Female
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fantastic vintage stone bust of female. A fabulous vintage woman with a decidedly contemporary look. Rests on a chic marble plinth with gorgeous veining. Acquired from a Miami estate
Marble
Vintage Boho Italian Plaster Gladiator Bust
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Boho gladiator bust. A chic plaster figure painted in thr most beautiful green and gold combo. Acquired from thr estate of Massimo Camilo, the celebrated designer ...
Plaster, Paint