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.
Sunburst Flower Flush Mount Light or Wall Light in Gilt Iron, France, 1970s
Located in London, GB
Sunburst flower flush mount light fixture or wall light in gilt iron, France, 1970s Six bulb fittings.
Iron
J.T. Kalmar Elegant Cut Glass Flush Mount Light Fixture 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully patterned, drum shape, cut glass light fixture by renowned Austrian lighting manufacturer J.T. Kalmar. Bring light and beauty to your space with this elegant flush mount ...
Metal
J.T. Kalmar Flush Mount, circa 1960
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Elegant glass and brass flush mount by J.T. Kalmar, circa 1960. The glass dome is heavily textured on both sides creating the signature Kalmar "water ripple...
Brass, Steel
$643
H 5.91 in Dm 13.78 in
Peill & Putzler White Frosted Glass Flush Mount Ceiling or Wall Light, 1970s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Peill & Putzler white frosted glass flush mount ceiling or wall light, the 1970s A beautiful white frosted glass flush mount ceiling light or wall light in a shape of a mushroom with a decorative dotted pattern. Made in Germany by Peill & Putzler in 1970s. Dimensions: Diameter 35 cm, 13.77 in; height 15 cm, 5.9 in. The light fixture is in complete working order, but as with all vintage or antique...
Metal
$1,003
H 8.67 in Dm 18.9 in
Italian Large Flush Mount Disk Light or Wall Sconce in Metal and Glass, 1970s
By Flos
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Italian Large Flush Mount Disk Light or Wall Sconce in Metal and Glass, 1970s Gorgeous pop art flush mount light or wall sconce with white large metal base and whiteglass sphere. Th...
Metal
French Sunburst Flower Flush Mount Light Fixture, Gilt Iron, 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching sunburst foliage flower flush mount light fixture in gold leaf gilt iron. France, 1940s. This handwrought iron ceiling light fixture has a nice patina showing its original gold leaf gilding. It can be used as a flush mount, as a wall light but also as a pendant hanging from a chain at the desired height. It will be an elegant touch placed in an entryway, bathroom or bedroom and will add a glamourous Hollywood Regency accent to any classical, modern, eclectic or midcentury decoration. Newly wired. Measures: 31 cm diameter x 14,5 cm H // 12,20 in diameter x 5,70 in H We are specialists in lighting: A curated selection of light fixtures and other lighting items is avaliable at our 1stdibs marketplace. Flower Bud Sunburst Light Fixture // French Gilt Sunburst Light Fixture...
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
Kalmar Murano Flush Mount Ceiling Light Glass & Brass, Austria, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant white flush mount with textured Murano glass with brass finals on a metal hardware illuminates beautifully and offers a lot of light. Gem from the time. With this light you m...
Brass
$2,009
H 6.5 in Dm 14.97 in
$3,750
H 13.78 in Dm 17.72 in
Kalmar Murano Flush Mount Ceiling Light with Venini Tronchi Glass & Brass, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant flush mount chandelier with 24 clear Venini "Tronchi" Murano glasses on a golden brass frame. Chandelier illuminates beautifully and offers a lot of light. Gem from the time....
Brass
$4,680Sale Price|20% Off
H 4.93 in Dm 22.64 in
Large French Sunburst Flush Mount Light Fixture in Gilt Iron, 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Large French Modern Neoclassical Sunburst Light Fixture with Spikes Detail, France, 1940s This stunning hand-hammered gilt iron sunburst ceiling light was manufactured at the end of ...
Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf, Wrought Iron
Kalmar 'Tulipan' Light Fixture, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
An exceptional 'Tulipan' flush mount chandelier by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, Vienna, manufactured in the Mid Century, circa 1970 (late 1960s-early 1970s). With beautiful Murano Tulipan s...
Metal, Brass
Spanish Sunburst Flower Light Fixture in Gilt Iron, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Hand-hammered gold leaf gilt iron sunburst flower light fixture with leafed frame, Spain, 1950s. This flush mount features a wrought iron struct...
Metal, Gold Leaf, Iron
Sunburst Eyelash Flush Mount Light in Gilt Iron
Located in Jersey City, NJ
this large flush mount is composed of one layer of gilt metal leaves topped by a raised crown .the lens is frosted the light has 2 bulbs of 40 watts each and it has been american wir...
Metal
Kalmar Flushmount Flush Mount Light, Textured Glass Brass, 1960
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A square flushmount light fixture by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1960 (late 1960s or early 1970s). A textured clear glas...
Brass, Metal