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Bohemian Pottery

BOHEMIAN STYLE

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.

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Style: Bohemian
Rare Romanian 1920’s Troita Popa Slipware Jug
Rare Romanian 1920’s Troita Popa Slipware Jug

Rare Romanian 1920’s Troita Popa Slipware Jug

Located in Hastings, GB

A stunning large studio pottery Jug, glazed earthenware with a slipware stylized polychrome decoration. Clearly marked to the base. The Troita studio was a prominent studio producer ...

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1920s Romanian Vintage Bohemian Pottery

Materials

Earthenware

Otagiri Hacienda Pottery Goblets - Set of 4
Otagiri Hacienda Pottery Goblets - Set of 4

Otagiri Hacienda Pottery Goblets - Set of 4

By Otagiri Company

Located in Fairfield, CA

A set of 4 vintage pottery goblets in the "Hacienda" pattern by Otagiri. Lovely painted blue floral design with brown rims and a speckled pale gray base glaze. Made in Japan by Otagi...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Bohemian Pottery

Materials

Pottery

Floral Stoneware Mug Bowls - Set of 5
Floral Stoneware Mug Bowls - Set of 5

Floral Stoneware Mug Bowls - Set of 5

Located in Fairfield, CA

A set of 5 vintage stoneware pottery bowls. Each piece has a handle formed on one side and is finished in dark earthy olive glaze with floral detailing. Each measures 5.5"W x 4.25"D ...

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Mid-20th Century Bohemian Pottery

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Boho Studio Pottery Plates- Set of 8
Vintage Boho Studio Pottery Plates- Set of 8

Vintage Boho Studio Pottery Plates- Set of 8

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A fabulous set of 8 gorgeous dinner and salad plates. Super chic hand made studio pottery in thr most beautiful shade of green. Four dinner plates and four salad plates. Acquired fro...

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Late 20th Century American Bohemian Pottery

Materials

Pottery

Vintage Boho Signed Studio Pottery Plates With Afghan Dogs - Set of 4
Vintage Boho Signed Studio Pottery Plates With Afghan Dogs - Set of 4

Vintage Boho Signed Studio Pottery Plates With Afghan Dogs - Set of 4

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A fabulous set of four vintage plates. Beautiful hand made studio pottery plates with artist signature on the back of each. A chic Afghan dog design in the ...

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Late 20th Century American Bohemian Pottery

Materials

Pottery

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Poterie De Bavent French Pottery Covered Terrines with Under-Plates, Set of Four
Poterie De Bavent French Pottery Covered Terrines with Under-Plates, Set of Four

Poterie De Bavent French Pottery Covered Terrines with Under-Plates, Set of Four

By Bavent

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A marvelous set of four individual terrines from the Poterie de Bavent, Normadie, France circa 1900-1920. Potted and glazed by hand, each terrine includes a lid and under-plate – ...

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Early 20th Century French Bohemian Pottery

Materials

Earthenware

Ceramic Glazed ‘Mobach Utrecht’ Jug, Signed
Ceramic Glazed ‘Mobach Utrecht’ Jug, Signed

Ceramic Glazed ‘Mobach Utrecht’ Jug, Signed

$1,194

H 7.88 in W 7.09 in D 7.09 in

Ceramic Glazed ‘Mobach Utrecht’ Jug, Signed

By Mobach

Located in Voorburg, NL

Very sophisticated ceramic jug designed and made by Klaas Mobach for ‘Mobach Utrecht’ in the 1940s with black and blue reduced fired glaze. Execution Mo...

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Bohemian Pottery

Materials

Ceramic

Cantagalli Italian Large Impressive Crested Maiolica Pottery Jug
Cantagalli Italian Large Impressive Crested Maiolica Pottery Jug

Cantagalli Italian Large Impressive Crested Maiolica Pottery Jug

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A very large and impressive Italian Maiolica pottery handled jug by renowned potter Ulisse Cantagalli (Italian, 1839-1901) and dating from around 1860. The jug stands on a narrow flat round unglazed base with a large round bulbous shaped body and with a large shaped raised pouring spout with a wide strap shaped loop handle. The jug is hand painted with a framed crest to the front of the jug with floral painted panels...

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1860s Italian Antique Bohemian Pottery

Materials

Pottery

Katharina Eichler Signed German Art Studio Stoneware Nerikomi Pottery Vase #2
Katharina Eichler Signed German Art Studio Stoneware Nerikomi Pottery Vase #2

Katharina Eichler Signed German Art Studio Stoneware Nerikomi Pottery Vase #2

By Katharina Eichler

Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern

We are very proud to be able to present and offer this exceptional, stunning and large sculpture vase by German artist Katharina Eichler (b.1971). This piece is from 2023 and was for...

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21st Century and Contemporary German Bohemian Pottery

Materials

Stoneware

Stoneware Jug
Stoneware Jug

Stoneware Jug

$179

H 15.75 in W 9.06 in D 9.06 in

Stoneware Jug

Located in London, England

2 gallon partially glazed stoneware jug. Circa 1930

Category

20th Century British Bohemian Pottery

Materials

Pottery

Staffordshire Marble Slipware Glazed Pottery Pig Moneybox
Staffordshire Marble Slipware Glazed Pottery Pig Moneybox

Staffordshire Marble Slipware Glazed Pottery Pig Moneybox

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A delightful antique English Staffordshire pottery pig moneybox decorated in marble effect slipware glazes and dating from around 1840. The moneybox shaped as...

Category

1840s English Antique Bohemian Pottery

Materials

Pottery

William Moorcroft Pomegranate Patterned Art Pottery Teacup & Saucer Set #1 of 4
William Moorcroft Pomegranate Patterned Art Pottery Teacup & Saucer Set #1 of 4

William Moorcroft Pomegranate Patterned Art Pottery Teacup & Saucer Set #1 of 4

By Moorcroft Pottery

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This art pottery teacup and saucer set was done by the Moorcroft Pottery company of England in circa 1925 in their 'Pomegranate' pattern. Each duo is done in the Moorcroft signature ...

Category

Early 20th Century English Bohemian Pottery

Materials

Pottery

Set of 3 Antique Swedish Stoneware Preserving Jars, Rörstrand & Gustavsberg, c.
Set of 3 Antique Swedish Stoneware Preserving Jars, Rörstrand & Gustavsberg, c.

Set of 3 Antique Swedish Stoneware Preserving Jars, Rörstrand & Gustavsberg, c.

By Gustavsberg

Located in Frederiksberg C, DK

Set of 3 Antique Swedish Stoneware Preserving Jars, Rörstrand & Gustavsberg, c. 1900 A beautiful set of three antique Swedish stoneware preserving jars from around 1900, including p...

Category

Early 1900s Swedish Antique Bohemian Pottery

Materials

Stoneware

Set of Six MCM Stoneware Drip Glaze Mugs by Rodolfo Padilla
Set of Six MCM Stoneware Drip Glaze Mugs by Rodolfo Padilla

Set of Six MCM Stoneware Drip Glaze Mugs by Rodolfo Padilla

Located in San Diego, CA

Set of six MCM stoneware drip glaze mugs by Rodolfo Padilla, circa 1970s. The mugs are in good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measure 4....

Category

Mid-20th Century American Bohemian Pottery

Materials

Stoneware

Large Abstract Studio Art Pottery Charger
Large Abstract Studio Art Pottery Charger

Large Abstract Studio Art Pottery Charger

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

A large Abstract Studio Art Pottery charger, unmarked, attributed to Poole Pottery U.K. Decorated in attractive an abstract spiral pattern i...

Category

Mid-20th Century Bohemian Pottery

Materials

Pottery

Previously Available Items
Large Rutherford Art Pottery Tray
Large Rutherford Art Pottery Tray

Large Rutherford Art Pottery Tray

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H 2.5 in W 14 in D 9.75 in

Large Rutherford Art Pottery Tray

Located in Fairfield, CA

A vintage Rutherford studio pottery tray. Features a beautiful hand painted bird design in the center with handles formed on each side. Nice large oval size for serving or display. S...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Bohemian Pottery

Materials

Pottery

Vintage Signed Tony Evans Raku Pottery Seed Pot Form
Vintage Signed Tony Evans Raku Pottery Seed Pot Form

Vintage Signed Tony Evans Raku Pottery Seed Pot Form

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A gorgeous vintage Tony Evans ceramic pottery seed pot in pastel colors and it is signed at the bottom of the pot. Acquired at a Palm Beach estate

Category

Late 17th Century American Antique Bohemian Pottery

Materials

Pottery

Vintage Boho Studio Pottery Set
Vintage Boho Studio Pottery Set

Vintage Boho Studio Pottery Set

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H 3.75 in W 7 in D 7 in

Vintage Boho Studio Pottery Set

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A fabulous vintage Boho set of studio pottery. A charming pair that includes one bowl and one pitcher. Signed on the bottom. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate

Category

Late 20th Century Bohemian Pottery

Materials

Pottery

Vintage Boho Signed Studio Pottery Dot Plate
Vintage Boho Signed Studio Pottery Dot Plate

Vintage Boho Signed Studio Pottery Dot Plate

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H 1 in W 10.5 in D 10.5 in

Vintage Boho Signed Studio Pottery Dot Plate

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A fabulous vintage studio pottery plate. Beautiful slab built form with hand painted small dot detail. Beautiful coloration in the design. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate

Category

Late 20th Century American Bohemian Pottery

Materials

Pottery

Vintage Boho Brushstroke Studio Pottery Vase
Vintage Boho Brushstroke Studio Pottery Vase

Vintage Boho Brushstroke Studio Pottery Vase

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A fabulous vintage Boho studio pottery vase. A chic rustic design with flowing brush strokes. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.

Category

Late 20th Century American Bohemian Pottery

Materials

Pottery

Bohemian pottery for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Bohemian pottery for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage pottery created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, pottery and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Bohemian pottery made in a specific country, there are North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for pottery differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $475 and tops out at $695 while the average work can sell for $585.