Bohemian Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
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.
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1980s American Vintage Bohemian Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Ceramic, Paint
Mid-20th Century Unknown Bohemian Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Glass
Late 20th Century Philippine Bohemian Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Rattan
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Pottery
Mid-20th Century Italian Bohemian Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Ceramic, Paint
Mid-20th Century French Bohemian Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Crystal
Early 20th Century Czech Bohemian Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Crystal
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Porcelain
20th Century American Bohemian Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Ceramic, Paint
Mid-20th Century Belgian Bohemian Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Crystal
Mid-20th Century French Bohemian Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Art Glass
Early 20th Century European Bohemian Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Bronze
Late 20th Century Mexican Bohemian Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Ceramic
1950s Vintage Bohemian Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Ceramic
1960s Italian Vintage Bohemian Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Gold Plate
Late 20th Century Italian Bohemian Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Art Glass
Mid-20th Century Italian Bohemian Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Ceramic, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary British Bohemian Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Ceramic, Cork
1950s French Vintage Bohemian Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century English Bohemian Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Crystal
20th Century Hong Kong Bohemian Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Wicker, Cane, Rattan
20th Century English Bohemian Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Pottery
20th Century American Bohemian Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Glass
21st Century and Contemporary English Bohemian Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Ash
1960s French Vintage Bohemian Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Enamel
1950s Czech Vintage Bohemian Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Crystal
20th Century North American Bohemian Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Shell, Abalone, Paint
Early 20th Century European Bohemian Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Italian Bohemian Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
1980s American Vintage Bohemian Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Stoneware