Bohemian Natural Specimens
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.
21st Century and Contemporary North American Bohemian Natural Specimens
Shell
Late 20th Century Bohemian Natural Specimens
Wood
Late 20th Century Bohemian Natural Specimens
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bohemian Natural Specimens
Quartz
2010s American Bohemian Natural Specimens
Ceramic, Stoneware
2010s American Bohemian Natural Specimens
Ceramic, Stoneware
15th Century and Earlier American Antique Bohemian Natural Specimens
Bone
2010s American Bohemian Natural Specimens
Ceramic, Stoneware
20th Century Asian Bohemian Natural Specimens
Shell
2010s American Bohemian Natural Specimens
Ceramic, Stoneware, Linen
Late 20th Century Italian Bohemian Natural Specimens
Shell
Early 20th Century Bohemian Natural Specimens
Rosewood
2010s American Bohemian Natural Specimens
Ceramic, Stoneware, Linen
2010s American Bohemian Natural Specimens
Ceramic, Stoneware, Cotton
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Natural Specimens
Marble
1950s European Vintage Bohemian Natural Specimens
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary American Bohemian Natural Specimens
Quartz, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary French Bohemian Natural Specimens
Amethyst, Coral, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary French Bohemian Natural Specimens
Coral, Quartz, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary American Bohemian Natural Specimens
Quartz, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bohemian Natural Specimens
Coral
21st Century and Contemporary French Bohemian Natural Specimens
Coral, Tourmaline, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary French Bohemian Natural Specimens
Quartz, Metal
21st Century and Contemporary French Bohemian Natural Specimens
Coral, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Alabaster, Ormolu
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bohemian Natural Specimens
Quartz
21st Century and Contemporary French Bohemian Natural Specimens
Coral, Quartz, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary French Bohemian Natural Specimens
Coral, Garnet, Quartz, Marble, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bohemian Natural Specimens
Quartz