Bohemian Decorative Objects
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.
Mid-20th Century American Bohemian Decorative Objects
Pottery
Late 19th Century Czech Antique Bohemian Decorative Objects
Crystal, Enamel
2010s American Bohemian Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1950s French Vintage Bohemian Decorative Objects
Wicker
1970s American Vintage Bohemian Decorative Objects
Shell
Mid-20th Century Korean Bohemian Decorative Objects
Brass
2010s Colombian Bohemian Decorative Objects
Palmwood
Late 20th Century Italian Bohemian Decorative Objects
Earthenware
Mid-20th Century Indian Bohemian Decorative Objects
Wood
2010s European Bohemian Decorative Objects
Travertine, Stone
1960s French Vintage Bohemian Decorative Objects
Wicker, Wood
Early 20th Century Scandinavian Bohemian Decorative Objects
Zinc
2010s American Bohemian Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Stoneware
1980s American Vintage Bohemian Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Paint
Late 20th Century Bohemian Decorative Objects
Wicker
Late 20th Century Bohemian Decorative Objects
Art Glass
20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Decorative Objects
Glass, Blown Glass
Early 20th Century Czech Bohemian Decorative Objects
Art Glass, Glass, Cut Glass
1880s Czech Antique Bohemian Decorative Objects
Crystal
Early 20th Century Bohemian Decorative Objects
Silver
1950s French Vintage Bohemian Decorative Objects
Wicker
Late 20th Century Unknown Bohemian Decorative Objects
Reed
Mid-20th Century Czech Bohemian Decorative Objects
Art Glass, Cut Glass
1960s Czech Vintage Bohemian Decorative Objects
Porcelain
1980s North American Vintage Bohemian Decorative Objects
Wicker, Rattan
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Decorative Objects
Bamboo, Cane, Reed
Mid-19th Century Czech Antique Bohemian Decorative Objects
Enamel
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Decorative Objects
Terracotta
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Decorative Objects
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Bohemian Decorative Objects
Rock Crystal
Mid-19th Century Czech Antique Bohemian Decorative Objects
Opaline Glass
19th Century Czech Antique Bohemian Decorative Objects
Glass
Late 20th Century Bohemian Decorative Objects
Pottery
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Decorative Objects
Concrete
Mid-20th Century Polish Bohemian Decorative Objects
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Italian Bohemian Decorative Objects
Metal, Bronze, Copper
21st Century and Contemporary North American Bohemian Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Late 19th Century Czech Antique Bohemian Decorative Objects
Glass, Art Glass
1880s Czech Antique Bohemian Decorative Objects
Enamel
Late 20th Century Unknown Bohemian Decorative Objects
Glass, Slag Glass, Art Glass
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Decorative Objects
Art Glass
Mid-20th Century Italian Bohemian Decorative Objects
Crystal, Silver, Silver Plate
Early 1900s French Antique Bohemian Decorative Objects
Rattan, Blown Glass
Late 19th Century Czech Antique Bohemian Decorative Objects
Glass
19th Century Czech Antique Bohemian Decorative Objects
Cut Glass
Early 20th Century American Bohemian Decorative Objects
Crystal
Late 19th Century Czech Antique Bohemian Decorative Objects
Majolica
1980s Spanish Vintage Bohemian Decorative Objects
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Czech Bohemian Decorative Objects
Porcelain
20th Century Kenyan Bohemian Decorative Objects
Wood
Late 19th Century Czech Antique Bohemian Decorative Objects
Art Glass, Cut Glass
Early 20th Century Czech Bohemian Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Pottery, Paint
19th Century Czech Antique Bohemian Decorative Objects
Glass
19th Century Antique Bohemian Decorative Objects
Art Glass
20th Century American Bohemian Decorative Objects
Wood
1990s Italian Bohemian Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1960s Italian Vintage Bohemian Decorative Objects
Wicker, Cane
Mid-20th Century American Bohemian Decorative Objects
Concrete