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.
$15,003 / set
Modern Bohemian champagne glasses set and holder
Located in Bristol, GB
This exceptional hand-blown champagne glass set is a striking example of contemporary Bohemian glass design. Rich cobalt blue, turquoise and golden tones create an exotic palette, gi...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass
Three-Piece Bohemian Enamelled Black-Glass Garniture Set
Located in London, GB
This beautiful three-vase garniture set is made from enamelled black glass, and dates from late nineteenth century Bohemia. Attributed to Gräflich Schaffgotsch'sche Josephinenhütte, ...
Glass
$6,800 / set
H 11.25 in W 14.5 in D 11 in
Tantalus Set of Rosewood, Kingwood and Tulipwood Complete with Baccarat Glasses
Located in Houston, TX
Exceptional set that has all the original glasses and 3carafes. The bottom of the Glasses marked Baccarat. Marquetry comprised of rosewood, kingwood and Tulipwood that is in beautifu...
Rosewood
Pair of Bohemian Enamelled Black Glass Vases and Covers
Located in London, GB
A pair of Bohemian enamelled black glass vases and covers Bohemian, Late 19th century Measures: Height 37cm, width 16cm, depth 12cm Beautifully ...
Glass
$454 / set
H 4.53 in Dm 3.15 in
Mid-Century Modern Multicolor Set of Six Murano Drinking Glasses Tumbler
By Murano 5
Located in Murano, Venezia
Elegant set of six handmade Murano drinking glasses with working to "Mace" multicolor. Murano artisans perform this service with great care and ...
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$806 / set
H 4.73 in Dm 3.15 in
Mid-Century Modern Murrina Millefiori Set of 12 Murano Drinking Glasses Tumbler
By Murano 5
Located in Murano, Venezia
Exclusive series of twelve handmade Murano drinking glasses with Murrine Millefiori. This set is called "GOTI DE FORNASA". Tradition wants that the Murano glass master with his emp...
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$458 / set
H 4.53 in Dm 3.15 in
Mid-Century Modern Murrina Millefiori Set of 6 Murano Drinking Glasses Tumbler
By Murano 5
Located in Murano, Venezia
Exclusive series of six handmade Murano drinking glasses with Murrine Millefiori. This set is called "GOTI DE FORNASA". Tradition wants that the Murano glass master with his employ...
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$79Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 7 in Dm 5 in
Moroccan Ceramic Urn with Lid, Blue and Copper, Bohemian Style, 1999
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Moroccan ceramic urn with lid, blue with copper color. Modern form with clean lines, textured design. Great to use in the kitchen or in the bath...
Ceramic
Pair of Bohemian Flashcut Cranberry Glass Vases
Located in High Point, NC
Pair of Bohemian flash cut cranberry to clear cut glass vases with scenes of castles, deer and fauna. Highly decorative. One small repair to rim, which is photographed. The bases mea...
Cut Glass
$632 / set
H 4.53 in Dm 3.55 in
Mid-Century Modern Black Amethyst Set of Six Murano Drinking Glasses Tumbler
By Murano 5
Located in Murano, Venezia
Elegant set of six handmade Murano drinking glasses with working to "Mace" black color with amethyst reflection. Murano artisans perform this service with great care and precision. ...
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Vintage Turkish Enameled Bohemian Glass Hookah Base Vase
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Turkish enameled Bohemian glass hookah base vase. Clear and gold enameled Bohemian glass hookah base, or flower vase. Bohemian glass hookah ...
Blown Glass
$632 / set
H 4.53 in Dm 3.55 in
Mid-Century Modern Multi-Color Silver Set of Six Murano Drinking Glasses Tumbler
By Murano 5
Located in Murano, Venezia
Elegant set of six handmade Murano drinking glasses with working to "Mace" multi-color and silver leaf Murano artisans perform this service with great care and precision. In Murano ...
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Czech Bohemian Gilt Art Glass Vase
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Czech Bohemian Gilt Glass Vase. It depicts a light cranberry color glass vase decorated with hand painted enamel large flowers and gilt scrolls...
Art Glass
Bohemian Faceted Ruby Glass, circa 1930s
Located in New York, NY
Bohemian faceted ruby glass, circa 1930s.
Glass
Emerald Green Bohemian Glass and Crystal Lusters, Pair, circa 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
A very beautiful pair of antique emerald green Bohemian glass and crystal lusters, with hand-painted design, Victoria period, circa late-19th century, 1880s, Europe, Czechoslovakia. ...
Crystal
Rustic Ceramic Centerpiece / Platter by Otto Mulders for AWF, Norway 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Rustic ceramic centrepiece designed by dutch Otto Mulders for Norwegian Arnold Wiigs Fabrikker in the 1960s. Boho chic / wabi sabi / rustic.
Ceramic
Pair of Bohemian Glass Vases on Giltwood Bases
Located in London, GB
This beautiful pair of unusually large Bohemian enameled glass vases is a truly remarkable duo of European decorative art. Each glass vase is bea...
Giltwood, Glass