Bohemian Lighting
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.
1950s French Vintage Bohemian Lighting
Wicker, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary American Bohemian Lighting
Ceramic, Linen, Walnut
1980s French Vintage Bohemian Lighting
Bamboo, Seagrass
Mid-20th Century Italian Bohemian Lighting
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Bohemian Lighting
Brass
Early 20th Century Czech Bohemian Lighting
Metal
20th Century Bohemian Lighting
Brass
1980s Dutch Vintage Bohemian Lighting
Brass
1920s Czech Vintage Bohemian Lighting
Cut Glass, Glass
1980s Finnish Vintage Bohemian Lighting
Metal, Brass
2010s Greek Bohemian Lighting
Terracotta, Straw, Blown Glass
Mid-20th Century Dutch Bohemian Lighting
Brass
2010s Greek Bohemian Lighting
Ceramic, Straw, Blown Glass
Mid-20th Century Dutch Bohemian Lighting
Brass
20th Century Spanish Bohemian Lighting
Iron
19th Century Antique Bohemian Lighting
Crystal, Bronze
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Lighting
Brass
1950s French Vintage Bohemian Lighting
Wicker, Rattan
Late 20th Century French Bohemian Lighting
Brass
20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Lighting
Metal
1980s French Vintage Bohemian Lighting
Bamboo, Seagrass
20th Century Spanish Bohemian Lighting
Rope, Cord, Acrylic, Rattan, Wicker
Early 20th Century Dutch Bohemian Lighting
Brass
1990s Moroccan Bohemian Lighting
Brass
1970s French Vintage Bohemian Lighting
Iron
Late 20th Century Bohemian Lighting
Rattan
1980s French Vintage Bohemian Lighting
Marble
1950s French Vintage Bohemian Lighting
Agate, Quartz, Metal, Brass, Bronze
Mid-20th Century American Bohemian Lighting
Brass
1970s Unknown Vintage Bohemian Lighting
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Spanish Bohemian Lighting
Ceramic, Fabric
Mid-20th Century American Bohemian Lighting
Brass
20th Century Unknown Bohemian Lighting
Glass, Cut Glass
Mid-20th Century Dutch Bohemian Lighting
Brass
1950s French Vintage Bohemian Lighting
Rattan
2010s Mexican Bohemian Lighting
Rattan, Palmwood
20th Century English Bohemian Lighting
Glass, Wood
1970s South American Vintage Bohemian Lighting
Rattan
20th Century Spanish Bohemian Lighting
Cord, Wicker, Rattan, Acrylic
Early 20th Century Unknown Bohemian Lighting
Brass
Mid-20th Century Czech Bohemian Lighting
Crystal
1940s European Vintage Bohemian Lighting
Crystal, Brass, Wire
Early 20th Century Unknown Bohemian Lighting
Glass
20th Century German Bohemian Lighting
Bamboo, Wicker
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Lighting
Bronze
1990s American Bohemian Lighting
Glass
Mid-20th Century Indian Bohemian Lighting
Metal
1980s American Vintage Bohemian Lighting
Faux Bamboo, Laminate, Wood
1970s American Vintage Bohemian Lighting
Copper
1970s Unknown Vintage Bohemian Lighting
Rattan
Late 20th Century Italian Bohemian Lighting
Faux Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
1960s French Vintage Bohemian Lighting
Wicker, Rattan
Mid-20th Century American Bohemian Lighting
Ceramic
20th Century Bohemian Lighting
Brass
1980s European Vintage Bohemian Lighting
Bronze
Late 20th Century Bohemian Lighting
Brass
20th Century Czech Bohemian Lighting
Art Glass
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Lighting
Iron