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.
Pair of West German Terracotta Garden Gnomes w Partial original Paint C 1960
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic pair of Mid-Century garden gnomes from West Germany (signed), stamped on bottom. Hand painted and molded terracotta forms are totally complete and intact with no damage but...
Terracotta, Paint
Lot of Four Tiny Terracotta Garden Gnomes, Germany ca. 1950s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Lot of Four Tiny Terracotta Garden Gnomes, Germany ca. 1950s A whimsy set of four tiny garden gnomes made in Germany ca. 1950s probably by Heissner. They are made of terracotta and ...
Terracotta
Pair of Life Size Penguin Garden Statues
Located in Hastings, GB
A super pair of life size garden statues, modeled as Penguins and made from reconstituted stone, English, circa 1970's. Aging and moss from tim...
Stone
Large Antique German Painted Garden Gnome Figure, C. 1920s
Located in Bristol, GB
ANTIQUE GNOME STATUE A characterful depiction of a typically cheeky gnome with a pointed hat, perched against a tree stump and holding a flower pot tha...
Terracotta, Plaster
Large Glazed Terracotta Putto Garden Sculpture
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large garden sculpture in the form of a seated winged putto with hand to lips appearing to shush. The putto is sitting on a plith among flowers and has one hand on a quiver. The gr...
Terracotta
Pair of French Vintage Terracotta Snarling Lion Statues
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French vintage terracotta lions. This pair of lions from France, standing approximately 2 feet in height, each feature abundantly fl...
Terracotta
Vintage German Yard or Garden Gnome Fishing, Beautiful Statue 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous character ceramic figural gnome statue. This character statue has been made by unknown Company in Germany, in the 1930s or earlier. Absolutely gorgeous item with lots of ...
Ceramic
$4,500Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 25 in W 9 in D 9 in
Antique Terracotta French Renaissance Garden Sculpture Statues
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful pair of antique painted terracotta garden sculptures or figures with a perfectly aged and weathered patina. Each piece standing just over 2 feet tall.
Vintage Cement Cast Lazy Gnome Garden Statue
Located in Pasadena, TX
This Gnome is cement Cast. It's hand painted and depicts the Gnome in a relaxing state. It has a nice aged patina.
Cement
Pair of Antique Garden Lions
Located in Sheffield, MA
The pair of French hand-carved antique garden stone lions are crouching and are made of stone. The dimensions are for the slightly larger of th...
Stone
French Terracotta Garden Statue of Cherubic Child, Mid-Century, 1950s
Located in Winter Park, FL
A French terracotta garden statue of a cherubic child holding a flower basket. Good condition with fading white paint and mossy patina. Circa 1950s. Dimensions: 24"H x 10.5"W x 7.5"...
Terracotta
$2,800 / set
H 37 in W 47 in D 11.5 in
Pair of European Foo Dog Statues with their Original Green Paint
Located in Atlanta, GA
A European pair of Foo Dogs from the mid-20th century. This vintage pair of guardian lions from Europe, created of cast-stone, feature each dog in side-sitting position with expressi...
Cast Stone
Antique Terracotta Garden Cherub Nymph Statue
Located in Potters Bar, GB
This is a charming antique terracotta garden statue, depicting a seated cherub or nymph holding a shell The figure is beautifully modelled, w...
Terracotta
Vintage Coastal Patinated Bronze Statue of Young Man
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous vintage bronze statue. A chic composition of a young man holding a basket. Perfect in your garden or flanking a doorway. Perfect on a pedestal to add a little drama. Great...
Bronze
Vintage Cast Iron Ram Silhouette Door Stop
Located in Elkhart, IN
A charming farmhouse country cast iron door stop or garden art in the form of a ram. USA, Early 20th Century Measuers: 12"W x 1.5"D x 10.25"H. Good original vintage condition.
Iron
Weathered Flat Back Terracotta Lion Garden Ornament
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Weathered flat back terracotta lion garden ornament Handsome piece this attractive lion has spent several years outdoors developing a pleasant...