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.
Late 20th Century Indian Bohemian Decorative Objects
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Bohemian Decorative Objects
Natural Fiber
1960s Italian Vintage Bohemian Decorative Objects
Wicker, Cane
Mid-20th Century Unknown Bohemian Decorative Objects
Reed
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Decorative Objects
Brass
20th Century American Bohemian Decorative Objects
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Bohemian Decorative Objects
Rattan, Wood
Early 1900s Antique Bohemian Decorative Objects
Blown Glass, Cut Glass
Mid-20th Century Italian Bohemian Decorative Objects
Rattan, Wood
1890s American Antique Bohemian Decorative Objects
Iron
Early 20th Century Unknown Bohemian Decorative Objects
Glass
20th Century Czech Bohemian Decorative Objects
Art Glass
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Bohemian Decorative Objects
Ceramic
20th Century Botswanan Bohemian Decorative Objects
Mahogany
20th Century Hong Kong Bohemian Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Paint
1960s Czech Vintage Bohemian Decorative Objects
Art Glass
20th Century Czech Bohemian Decorative Objects
Glass
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Decorative Objects
Art Glass
1990s American Bohemian Decorative Objects
Oak
Early 20th Century Chinese Bohemian Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Italian Bohemian Decorative Objects
Reed
Mid-20th Century North American Bohemian Decorative Objects
Nickel
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Bohemian Decorative Objects
Cut Glass
Early 20th Century Czech Bohemian Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Pottery, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Bohemian Decorative Objects
Glass
20th Century American Bohemian Decorative Objects
Brass
20th Century American Bohemian Decorative Objects
Wicker, Paint
20th Century French Bohemian Decorative Objects
Ceramic, Paint
Mid-20th Century Italian Bohemian Decorative Objects
Rattan, Wood
1960s Czech Vintage Bohemian Decorative Objects
Art Glass
1880s Panamanian Antique Bohemian Decorative Objects
Glass
20th Century American Bohemian Decorative Objects
Wood
Late 19th Century Czech Antique Bohemian Decorative Objects
Opal
Early 20th Century Czech Bohemian Decorative Objects
Glass, Art Glass
20th Century Czech Bohemian Decorative Objects
Opal
20th Century European Bohemian Decorative Objects
Glass
20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Decorative Objects
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Bohemian Decorative Objects
Cut Glass
Late 20th Century Italian Bohemian Decorative Objects
Art Glass
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Decorative Objects
Plaster, Paint
1930s Czech Vintage Bohemian Decorative Objects
Glass
1990s Bohemian Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Decorative Objects
Wood
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Decorative Objects
Wood
20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Late 20th Century Bohemian Decorative Objects
Pottery
Early 20th Century Italian Bohemian Decorative Objects
Cast Stone
Early 20th Century Dutch Bohemian Decorative Objects
Softwood
1970s Czech Vintage Bohemian Decorative Objects
Art Glass
Late 19th Century Czech Antique Bohemian Decorative Objects
Glass, Art Glass, Cut Glass, Opaline Glass
Late 20th Century Portuguese Bohemian Decorative Objects
Ceramic
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Decorative Objects
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Bohemian Decorative Objects
Reed, Wood
20th Century American Bohemian Decorative Objects
Paint, Paper
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Decorative Objects
Metal
1970s American Vintage Bohemian Decorative Objects
Blown Glass
1830s Hungarian Antique Bohemian Decorative Objects
Porcelain
1960s Italian Vintage Bohemian Decorative Objects
Rattan