Bohemian Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
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.
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Late 20th Century American Bohemian Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Terracotta
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Concrete
1970s Vintage Bohemian Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Ceramic, Paint
Mid-20th Century English Bohemian Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Ceramic
1970s American Vintage Bohemian Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Rattan
Mid-20th Century Unknown Bohemian Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Pottery, Stoneware
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Ceramic, Cut Glass
Late 19th Century Antique Bohemian Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Brass
1970s Italian Vintage Bohemian Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Ceramic
Early 20th Century French Bohemian Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Terracotta
1930s French Vintage Bohemian Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Majolica
Late 18th Century Spanish Antique Bohemian Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Terracotta
20th Century French Bohemian Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Concrete
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bohemian Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Ceramic, Majolica
Mid-20th Century Chinese Bohemian Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Ceramic
2010s American Bohemian Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Ceramic
19th Century Japanese Antique Bohemian Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Spanish Bohemian Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Terracotta
2010s American Bohemian Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Concrete
Mid-20th Century American Bohemian Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Ceramic
15th Century and Earlier American Antique Bohemian Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century English Bohemian Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Wicker
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Clay, Nylon, Paint
Early 20th Century Bohemian Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary European Bohemian Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Terracotta
21st Century and Contemporary European Bohemian Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Terracotta
21st Century and Contemporary European Bohemian Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Terracotta