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.
1940s Czech Vintage Bohemian Decorative Objects
Brass
20th Century Italian Bohemian Decorative Objects
Alabaster, Metal
Late 20th Century Portuguese Bohemian Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Late 20th Century Bohemian Decorative Objects
Shell
1960s American Vintage Bohemian Decorative Objects
Plaster, Paint
20th Century Czech Bohemian Decorative Objects
Art Glass
Late 20th Century Bohemian Decorative Objects
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Bohemian Decorative Objects
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary North American Bohemian Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Late 20th Century Bohemian Decorative Objects
Shell, Plaster
Mid-20th Century Oceanic Bohemian Decorative Objects
Stone, Metal
Late 20th Century North American Bohemian Decorative Objects
Wood
20th Century Unknown Bohemian Decorative Objects
Brass
20th Century Czech Bohemian Decorative Objects
Crystal
19th Century Unknown Antique Bohemian Decorative Objects
Copper
1890s Czech Antique Bohemian Decorative Objects
Crystal
Late 20th Century Bohemian Decorative Objects
Rattan
Late 20th Century Bohemian Decorative Objects
Plaster
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Decorative Objects
Wood
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Decorative Objects
Wood
Late 20th Century North American Bohemian Decorative Objects
Stone
21st Century and Contemporary North American Bohemian Decorative Objects
Shell
Mid-20th Century American Bohemian Decorative Objects
Metal
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Decorative Objects
Brass
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Decorative Objects
Wood
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Decorative Objects
Wood
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Decorative Objects
Steel
Mid-20th Century North American Bohemian Decorative Objects
Pottery
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Decorative Objects
Brass
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Decorative Objects
Wood
Mid-20th Century North American Bohemian Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Bohemian Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Late 20th Century Bohemian Decorative Objects
Plaster
Mid-20th Century Italian Bohemian Decorative Objects
Reed, Bamboo, Rattan
Early 20th Century Czech Bohemian Decorative Objects
Art Glass
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Decorative Objects
Stone
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Decorative Objects
Art Glass
Mid-20th Century Indian Bohemian Decorative Objects
Leather
Mid-20th Century Italian Bohemian Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Paint
1970s Czech Vintage Bohemian Decorative Objects
Art Glass
Late 19th Century Czech Antique Bohemian Decorative Objects
Glass
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Decorative Objects
Pottery
Late 19th Century Czech Antique Bohemian Decorative Objects
Glass
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Decorative Objects
Wood
Late 20th Century French Bohemian Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Late 20th Century Philippine Bohemian Decorative Objects
Stone
Late 19th Century Czech Antique Bohemian Decorative Objects
Opal
21st Century and Contemporary American Bohemian Decorative Objects
Glass
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Decorative Objects
Wood
Late 20th Century Indian Bohemian Decorative Objects
Metal
Mid-20th Century Indian Bohemian Decorative Objects
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Bohemian Decorative Objects
Cut Glass
21st Century and Contemporary American Bohemian Decorative Objects
Reed, Wood
20th Century Czech Bohemian Decorative Objects
Glass
Mid-20th Century Belgian Bohemian Decorative Objects
Crystal
Mid-20th Century American Bohemian Decorative Objects
Natural Fiber
Mid-20th Century English Bohemian Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Czech Bohemian Decorative Objects
Crystal
Mid-20th Century North American Bohemian Decorative Objects
Marble
Late 19th Century French Antique Bohemian Decorative Objects
Enamel