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.
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Bohemian Lighting
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Unknown Bohemian Lighting
Brass
19th Century Antique Bohemian Lighting
Enamel
1960s Czech Vintage Bohemian Lighting
Brass
2010s Dutch Bohemian Lighting
Silk
20th Century Unknown Bohemian Lighting
Wrought Iron
1980s American Vintage Bohemian Lighting
Terracotta
2010s Dutch Bohemian Lighting
Gold Leaf
20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Lighting
Metal
20th Century French Bohemian Lighting
Glass
Early 20th Century Unknown Bohemian Lighting
Brass
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Lighting
Ceramic
1960s German Vintage Bohemian Lighting
Crystal, Brass
1950s Czech Vintage Bohemian Lighting
Art Glass
2010s Dutch Bohemian Lighting
Gold Leaf
1960s Czech Vintage Bohemian Lighting
Glass
2010s Dutch Bohemian Lighting
Glass, Resin, Acrylic, Foam
1970s French Vintage Bohemian Lighting
Metal, Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Bohemian Lighting
Stone
20th Century American Bohemian Lighting
Fabric
Mid-20th Century Pakistani Bohemian Lighting
Leather, Bamboo, Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bohemian Lighting
Brass
1920s Czech Vintage Bohemian Lighting
Crystal
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Lighting
Raffia, Polystyrene
1960s Austrian Vintage Bohemian Lighting
Metal
Early 2000s American Bohemian Lighting
Metal
2010s Dutch Bohemian Lighting
Ceramic, Clay, Pottery
1970s European Vintage Bohemian Lighting
Steel
1970s American Vintage Bohemian Lighting
Fiberglass
1950s French Vintage Bohemian Lighting
Agate, Quartz, Metal, Brass, Bronze
Mid-20th Century European Bohemian Lighting
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century French Bohemian Lighting
Rattan, Parchment Paper
Mid-20th Century American Bohemian Lighting
Wicker
20th Century Italian Bohemian Lighting
Earthenware, Terracotta
2010s American Bohemian Lighting
Bamboo
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Lighting
Rattan
Late 20th Century North American Bohemian Lighting
Plaster, Wood
Late 20th Century Spanish Bohemian Lighting
Maple
2010s Dutch Bohemian Lighting
Gold Leaf
2010s Dutch Bohemian Lighting
Stainless Steel, Gold Leaf
Mid-20th Century Japanese Bohemian Lighting
Brass
Late 20th Century Philippine Bohemian Lighting
Metal
20th Century Czech Bohemian Lighting
Bronze, Ormolu
Late 19th Century French Antique Bohemian Lighting
Brass
1980s Vintage Bohemian Lighting
Reed
Late 20th Century Philippine Bohemian Lighting
Metal
1890s English Antique Bohemian Lighting
Blown Glass
1960s European Vintage Bohemian Lighting
Metal
1970s European Vintage Bohemian Lighting
Glass
1960s Indonesian Vintage Bohemian Lighting
Bamboo
Mid-20th Century North American Bohemian Lighting
Alabaster
1980s European Vintage Bohemian Lighting
Bronze
1960s European Vintage Bohemian Lighting
Mirror
Late 19th Century Antique Bohemian Lighting
Brass
Late 20th Century English Bohemian Lighting
Maple
1920s Czech Vintage Bohemian Lighting
Crystal
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Lighting
Brass
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Lighting
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Bohemian Lighting
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Italian Bohemian Lighting
Ceramic, Paint





