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 engraved brass cobra candlesticks - Bohemian style, 1960s
Located in Linkebeek, BE
brass animal sculpture - decoration Measures : 12x15cm H:18cm Material: Brass These brass Cobra candlesticks are vintage collectibles, made around the mid-20th century. Materia...
Brass
Bohemian Green and White Overlay Glass Lustres, Circa 1880
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Pair of Green and White Overlay Glass Lustres. Originally Bohemian Gothic Glassware was made of green glass known as 'forest' glass. In the Renaissance period, the glassmaking p...
Glass
Pair of Candlesticks - Stainless Steel & Colored Glass Beads - India 1970s
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
Pair of Candlesticks - Stainless Steel & Colored Glass Beads - India 1970s Chic and charming set of 2 candlesticks, made of stainless steel and colored glass beads in shades of ...
Metal, Stainless Steel
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Moroccan & Bohemian Style Set of 3 Tiered Turned Brass Floor Candlesticks
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Moroccan Bohemian & Boho Chic style set of 3 tiered turned brass floor candlesticks. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and not new so will...
Brass
Egermann Bohemian Ruby Red Cut to Clear Crystal Glass Candlestick 1960s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Egermann Bohemian ruby red cut-to-clear bird and castle etched art glass candlestick. Bohemian Etched Cut to Clear Crystal Glass Ruby Candles...
Crystal
Antique Bohemian Hand Painted Pottery Boho Candle Holder Pair
Located in Forney, TX
A most charming pair of handmade Bohemian artisan-crafted polychrome decorated ceramic pottery candlesticks. Hand-crafted in the early 20th century, Czech Republic (Bohemia), the handmade ceramic candle holders executed in traditional Boho taste, with a reddish orange molten ground, richly detailed throughout with vibrant hand painted floral motifs, having bright colorful hues and hints of various colors including lemon, lime, lavender, cobalt, and sky blue. Signed underfoot; the circular base underside with beautifully aged craquelure, stamped and marked numbering, and stamped with the importers Coronet trademark, which is a stamp of a crown inside a laurel wreath. Above the crown is written "Trademark" and below the Crown "Coronet." This trademark was registered to George Borgfeldt & Co., a major U.S. importer located in New York City. circa 1920; Czechoslovakia. Dimensions (approx): Each 4.5" Diameter, 2.25" High Wonderful example of simplistic Bohemian pottery...
Ceramic, Pottery, Paint
Set of 7 flower-shaped candlesticks in shiny heavy brass, 1970-1980
Located in Herentals, BE
Boho vibes for your interior! This set of 7 vintage candlesticks is handmade from heavy shiny brass in India, somewhere between the 70s and 80s - the heyday of the boho style! Thin...
Brass
Pair of Unique Sage Green Moroccan Ceramic Cactus-Style Candlesticks – Beautiful
Located in IT
This distinctive pair of sage green Moroccan ceramic candlesticks features a cactus-inspired design, adding a touch of organic beauty to any space. Their unique shape is enhanced by ...
Ceramic
Vintage Boho Patinated Acrobat Candlesticks - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fantastic pair of vintage Boho candlesticks. A chic patinated metal in a dark bronze color. Two acrobatic figures in a hand stand pose. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate
Metal
Vintage Boho Hand Forged Candlestick
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add a touch of rustic elegance to your décor with this Vintage Boho Hand-Forged Candlestick. Expertly crafted by hand, this candlestick showcases intricate metalwork, highlighting th...
Metal
Charles Greber Pottery Candle Holder
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A really beautifully glazed candle holder out of a collection of wonderful art pottery. It has a collection sticker on it's base. Great glaze.
Pottery
Graduated Brass Candlestick Holders - Set of 7
Located in Fairfield, CA
A set of 7 vintage brass candlestick holders of varying heights. A beautiful set with lots of decorating versatility. Varying degrees of patina, and slightly different shapes and siz...
Brass
Seed Pod Tealight Holder - Gloss White with Copper Lustre
Located in Dunedin, NZ
Introducing our stunning 3-part Seed Pod Tealight Holder. Each pod is hand-cast, kiln-fired and hand-painted by skilled artisans in New Zealand. The elegant seed pod design adds n...
Porcelain
Bohemian Ruby cut to clear Glass Vase by Egermann, Mid-20th Century
Located in NICE, FR
Ruby red glass vase by Egermann, produced in the tradition of Bohemian glassmaking and dating to circa 1940. The vase is made of deep red glass and decorated using acid etching combi...
Glass
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Ruby Red Cut-to-Clear Crystal Vase
Located in Dallas, TX
Brilliantly faceted and richly colored, this mid-20th century Bohemian crystal vase exemplifies the bold artistry of cut-to-clear glasswork. Crafted circa 1950–1970, the piece featur...
Crystal
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Turned Brass Candlesticks after Jarvie
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Midcentury brass turned candlesticks, each with bulbous bobeche and cylindrical stem on circular base. Nice, polished condition with only minor wear consistent with age and history.
Brass
Gnosjö, Candlesticks, Brass, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass candlesticks designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s. Holds .5” diameter candles.
Brass
Set of 3 Danish Candlesticks, Solid Turned Rosewood, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Two different heights 14.5cm and 20cm.
Wood
Antique Bohemian Ruby Red Crystal Cut to Clear Box
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Antique Bohemian Ruby Red Crystal Cut to Clear Box. In very good condition with no visible chips or breaks.
Crystal
Pair of Two Travertine Candlesticks by Fratelli Mannelli, 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of Two Travertine Candlesticks by Fratelli Mannelli, 1970s
Travertine
Pair of Italian Painted and Carved Wooden Candle Holders
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of hand painted and carved wooden candle holders having a metal spike to hold candles. They are painted in a cream/ grey tone. That is very...
Reclaimed Wood
Persian Style Brass Cobra Snake Candlestick
Located in Queens, NY
Middle Eastern Persian-style brass candlestick in the form of a cobra snake with incised black and red enamel decoration. Condition: Good; Wear consistent with age and use
Brass
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H 23.25 in Dm 5.75 in
Pair Bohemian Ruby Red Glass Russian Brass Candlesticks for the Persian Market
Located in New York, NY
Pair of antique (late 19th century) Russian-made brass candleholders made for the Persian market, with Bohemian ruby red glass hurricane-shaped, cut-glass shades with gilt decoration...
Brass
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H 19 in W 7.5 in D 7.5 in
Vintage Boho Maitland Smith Bronze Patinated Barley Twist Candlesticks - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous pair of vintage Boho candlesticks. A chic barley twist design with a patinated bronze finish. Made by the iconic Maitland Smith group and tagged on the bottom. Acquired fr...
Metal
Handmade Studio Art Postmodern Ceramic Candlesticks, Pair Blue Brown Bohemian
By Betty Woodman
Located in Chicago, IL
Handmade pair Bohemian style ceramic candlesticks with gorgeous brown and blue slightly iridescent glaze. One of a kind, they are slightly mismatched, with one a touch shorter. Beaut...
Ceramic, Clay, Pottery
Antique Bohemian Cranberry Glass Candle Holders Lusters - Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Bohemian Cranberry Glass Candle Lusters - Pair These gorgeous antique Bohemian candleholders feature eight hand cut crystal ...
Glass, Cut Glass
Pair of Vintage Carved with Candle Holders with Copper Tops
Located in Fairfield, CA
A pair of vintage wood candle holders. Each has a lovely carved design on the sides with copper tops for holding 2 candles each.
Copper
Tall Vintage Black and Brass Candle Holders, Set of 2
Located in Fairfield, CA
A pair of tall vintage brass candlestick holders with contrasting bands of black finish.
Brass