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.
Handcrafted Six Napkin Rings in Natural Capiz Pearl Shell
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Set of six napkin rings in natural capiz pearl in flower shape. Luminous, beautiful pearl shell color. vintage set of 6 flower shaped made of natural semi iridescent capiz shell. Due...
Shell
Set of 12 Antique Austrian Gilt & Jeweled Bronze Dinner Place Card Holders
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine set of 12 place card holders. With gilt bronze filigree faces that are each set with round glass cabochons and that are each supported by a semi-circular foot. The glass cabochons span the color spectrum from opaque pink and turquoise to clear, red, green, and blue. Simply a wonderful set of place card holders that would be a wonderful complement to Moser glassware...
Bronze
Bohemian Ruby Cut-Glass and Enameled Antique Decanter
Located in London, GB
The decanter with octagonal ring knoped neck and faceted body and surmounted with a conical stopper, the ruby colored glass decorated throughout with painted flower bouquets and gilt...
Glass
Split Bamboo Tray
Located in Bradenton, FL
A tray made of split bamboo. Large pieces at each end are carved with curved corners and cartouche shaped handles. The base of the tray is made with split pencil wood bamboo.
Bamboo
Handcrafted Six Napkin Rings in Natural Capiz Pearl Shell Flower Star Shape
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Set of six napkin rings in natural capiz pearl in flower star shape. Luminous, beautiful pearl shell color. vintage set of 6 flower shaped made of natural semi iridescent capiz shell...
Shell
$4,353 / set
Two 19th Century Opaque Bohemian Glass Decanters
Located in London, GB
These charming antique Bohemian glass decanters are notable for their stunning blue and white patterning, and their endearing simplistic desig...
Glass
Bamboo fruit cutlery in holder, Solingen Germany 1950
Located in Herentals, BE
The set contains 6 fruit knives with stainless blade and bamboo handle, which fit in the accompanying holder. The flatware is in very good condition and of good quality. Each blade i...
Stainless Steel
Six Unusual Rounded Square Porcelain Plates, 19th Century
By Carlsbad
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Six unusual rounded square porcelain plates, impressed mark for B&D Carlsbad, Bohemian, mid-19th century. With a wide border, striking hand painted floral decoration in deep burgundy...
Porcelain
Set of Pink Floral Embroidered Napkins and Tablecloth Set - 12
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A beautiful set of embroidered table linens and matching napkins. This set is created in crisp white linen and hand embroidered with pink flowers. The set includes 12 napkins and one...
Fabric
Set of 4 Vintage Woven Rattan Placemats NIB
Located in San Diego, CA
Great set of 4 rattan woven placemats circa 1970's never used these dont bend have a metal frame inside the edge.
Metal
White Milk Glass Cabbage Shape Dessert Plates or Trays, Set of 5
By Hazel-Atlas
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Set of 5 vintage milk glass dessert plates in the shape of a cabbage. Each plate is formed in the shape of cabbage or head of lettuce, with the stem at the top, and scalloped edges. ...
Milk Glass
Two Bohemian Enamelled Blue Overlay Cut-Glass Decanters
Located in London, GB
These wonderfully colourful glass decanters were created in the late 19th century in Bohemia (modern-day Czech Republic). For centuries, Bohemian glass has been prized for its high-q...
Cut Glass, Glass
Vintage 20th Century Studio Pottery Plates and Cups - a Set of 16
Located in Charleston, SC
A cup and square plate snack set in the style of California artist Margaret Haden. Vintage 20th century. Cups measure: 7.5” tall x 2.75” diameter Plates measure: 5.25” x .75” ta...
Pottery, Paint
"Oak Ring Tray” Oak Minimalist Tray by Aparentment
Located in Terrassa, Catalonia
The oak ring tray is a minimalist style round shaped centerpiece made of treated Oak, manufactured according to traditional methods.
Oak
$5,800 / set
H 1 in Dm 10 in
12 Heavily Gilt Encrusted Antique Green & Gold Minton England Dinner Plates
By Minton
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A gorgeous set ! Please click on the pictures to see the detail and enlarge. Heavy raised paste gilding on a vibrant green collar and custom ordered through the fine Gilded Age Retai...
Gold, Enamel
Tulip Glass Decanter by Aldo Cibic
By Aldo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Decanter made in blown in a mold glass. The Tulip collection is a glassware family by Aldo Cibic, who designed these pieces walking the line between classical and Postmodern design. ...
Glass
Scandinavian Modern Napkin Ring Holders in Brass, Set of 8
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A well-made set of napkin rings cast in brass and featuring motifs of a knife, a fork and a spoon. Made in Scandinavia during the 1960s and origina...
Brass
$55Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 18 in W 18 in D 0.05 in
Folio Charcoal Black Cotton Table Napkin Handcrafted By Artisans ( set of 4 )
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Folio Black table napkin is a unique modern artisanal napkin. Created artistically and ethically by artisans in India using shibori print technique, using only pure natural dyes. I...
Cotton
$293 / item
H 0.79 in Dm 13.78 in
Marble tray, Carrara white Minimalist Tray, Marblelous Ring Tray by Aparentment
Located in Terrassa, Catalonia
The Marblelous Ring Tray is a minimalist style round shaped centerpiece made of treated Carrara marble, manufactured according to traditional methods. Josep Vila Capdevila, head des...
Marble, Carrara Marble
Bohemian Opalene Mallet Shaped Decanter and Stopper
Located in Montreal, QC
A hand-painted and cut opaline glass decanter with stopper. The neck cut with a band of raised diamonds, the faceted body with raised and gilt vertical bands, freely painted and gi...
Glass
Turquerie Man Small Tray
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Stunning ottoman man tray in a Turquerie style Serving and decorative tray.
Wood
$275
H 1.25 in W 9.5 in D 3.25 in
Mid-Century Boxed Set of 6 French Silver & Gold Tone Bows Place Card Holders
Located in Pearland, TX
A lovely vintage boxed set of six silver and gold tone metal bows place card holders, from Paris, France. No maker's mark. Would be perfect as tabletop decor, for entertaining, or as...
Metal
$3,500 / set
H 14 in Dm 4 in
19th Century Bohemian Persian Market Qajar Enameled Gilt Cobalt Glass Decanters
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce pair of fine quality antique Bohemian parcel gilt enameled light cobalt blue glass decanter bottles, exquisitely decorated for the ...
Enamel
$3,800
H 19.63 in W 5.5 in D 5.5 in
19th Century Bohemian Ruby Cased Gilt and Enameled Cut Art Glass Decanter
Located in Forney, TX
A brilliant Bohemian ruby cased and polychrome enameled cut glass decanter with stopper from the 19th century. Exquisitely handcrafted and detailed for the Islamic market, having Mid...
Art Glass
Mid Century French Wood Marquetry Tray with Bamboo Handles
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French wood marquetry tray with bamboo handles makes for the perfect service item or wonderful addition to any coffee table Natural color variations throughout Rounded bamboo trim and curved half moon...
Bamboo, Wood
Set of 8 Handwoven Jute Napkin Rings – Natural Textured Tabletop Accents
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Elevate your entertaining with this set of 8 handwoven jute napkin rings, designed to bring organic elegance and effortless sophistication to your dining table. Crafted with a warm, ...
Natural Fiber
Vintage Placemats in Natural Capiz Pearl Shell Set for 6
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Placemats Set of 6 in Natural Capiz Pearl Shell. This gorgeous vintage set of Capiz shell placemats, coasters and napkins, comes straight fro...
Brass
Vintage Ceramic Sea Shell Napkin Rings in Gray - Set of 8
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A set of 8 ceramic seashell napkin rings in pale gray. This set will be a fabulous touch to a coastal tablescape. Each piece is glazed in a light pale gray. Use this set with our blo...
Ceramic, Paint
Vintage Demitasse Spoons- Set of 12
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A gorgeous set of 12 vintage demitasse spoons with silver wrapped handles. Acquired at a Palm Beach estate
Metal
Ceramic Vintage French Bulldog Salt and Pepper Shakers - A Pair
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A pair of French Bulldog salt and pepper shakers. A great addition to any table setting. Dimensions: 3" Tall 1.75" Wide 1.5" Deep
Ceramic, Paint
Salad Cutlery in Bamboo and Stainless Steel, 1960 Japan
Located in Herentals, BE
Salad cutlery in bamboo and stainless steel, 1960 Japan Salad cutlery, spoon and fork with bamboo handle and stainless steel cutlery Length: 32 cm, width 5 cm and depth 1.5 cm.
Stainless Steel
Vintage Floral Motif Embroidered Tea Towel with Letter H
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A pair of embroidered tea towels with a floral motif. Each towel features the letter "H" in pink and green flowers. Dimensions: 21.5" Tall ...
Fabric
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H 1 in Dm 8.25 in
Decorative Antique Etruscan Majolica Pink and Green Oyster Plates - Set of Four
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A set of four antique majolica Etruscan plates. Created from ceramic, and glazed in bright pinks, greens, browns, and blacks. Each dish has a fabulous t...
Ceramic, Paint
Vintage White Ceramic Italian Chargers or Serving Plates, Set of 2
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A set of two ceramic lattice Italian chargers or serving plates. Fabulous if used as chargers (perhaps under a stunning piece of cabbage ware) or as a pla...
Ceramic
Yellow and Green Metal Tole Floral Motif Napkin Rings, Set of 8
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A set of eight metal tole yellow and green floral motif napkin rings. Each ring features a large yellow flower, atop a twisted green metal ring. Green flowers accent each flower arou...
Metal
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H 0.05 in W 19 in D 13 in
Vintage Hallie St Mary Set of Two Placemats in Natural Capiz Pearl Shell
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Hallie St Mary placemats, set of two capiz, abalone, pearl shell design oval placemats with brass rim. Luminous, beautiful mother of pearl shell...
Shell, Mother-of-Pearl
Ceramic Majolica Carrot and Onion Salt and Pepper Shakers, a Pair
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A pair of ceramic majolica salt and pepper shakers. This set will be a wonderful way to add a Spring motif to your dinner or supper table. Eac...
Ceramic, Paint