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.
Jaipur Mango Wood Buffet – Floral Mandala Sideboard by House of Jaipur
Located in New York, NY
This beautifully hand-carved mango wood buffet brings traditional Indian craftsmanship and timeless elegance into your home. The front panels feature detailed floral mandala carvings...
Wood
Hand-Carved Wooden Open Shelf Cabinet with Arched Detailing by House of Jaipur
Located in New York, NY
This stunning handcrafted open-shelf cabinet draws inspiration from traditional Indian architectural motifs, featuring beautifully carved floral patterns, lattice borders, and signat...
Wood
Modern Burl Buffet Sideboard
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern burl buffet sideboard with four doors framed by a beveled edge, with interior drawers and shelves and finished in a lightly distressed rustic warm h...
Wood
$2,329Sale Price|38% Off
H 66.15 in W 63.78 in D 24.81 in
Rococo Revival Walnut Wood & Veneer Sideboard/Buffet From 1850
Located in Opole, PL
Rococo Revival Walnut Wood & Veneer Sideboard/Buffet From 1850 A Rococo Revival style sideboard/buffet from around 1850. The piece is made of wood and walnut veneer, with the front ...
Mirror, Burl, Walnut
French Carved Oak Cabinet, France
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
A quiet yet resolute expression of mid-century French craftsmanship, this carved oak cabinet from the 1940s is imbued with a sense of order, geometry, and gravitas. Its sculpted door...
Oak
Raw Solid Oak Cabinet with Graphic Details, France, 1940s
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Credenza, solid oak, France, 1940s. Art Deco Brutalist sideboard. The credenza consists of two storage facilities and covered with very detailed designed doors and in the center, ...
Oak
Modern Black Cerused Oak Sideboard Buffet
Located in North York, ON
Modern black cerused oak sideboard buffet. Featuring a dark ebonized black ceruse finish with contrasting white grains. Doors open with sleek pus...
Oak
Raw Solid Oak Cabinet with Graphic Details, France, 1940s
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Credenza, solid oak, France, 1940s. Art Deco Brutalist sideboard. The credenza consists of three storage facilities and covered with very detailed designed doors and in the center...
Oak
On Hold|$7,500
H 39.38 in W 70.87 in D 19.3 in
Raw Solid Oak Cabinet with Graphic Details, France, 1940s
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Credenza, solid oak, France, 1940s. Art Deco Brutalist sideboard. The credenza consists of two storage facilities and covered with very detailed designed doors and in the center, ...
Oak
19th Century French Wooden Cabinet
Located in High Point, NC
A 19th century wooden cabinet produced in France. Standing on fluted bracket feet, this large two-case cabinet displays a molded top, a scalloped apron and tu...
Oak
French Solid Oak Credenza with Hand-Carved Details, 1940s
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Very elegant credenza in solid oak, France, 1940s. Art Deco Brutalist sideboard. The credenza consists of Two storage facilities covered with hand-carved designed doors and a colu...
Oak
Charming Italian Hand-Painted Buffet Cabinet with Canted Sides
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large vintage Italian buffet cabinet with hand-painted doors. This Italian console cabinet is fitted with four doors, two at the shorter fron...
Wood
$27,800 / item
H 36 in W 80 in D 20 in
INES BUFFET CABINET - Modern Bleached Oak with Hand_Carved Design and Marble Top
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
INES BUFFET CABINET - Modern Bleached Oak with Hand_Carved Design and Marble Top The Ines Buffet Cabinet is a stunning piece of furniture that features a bleached white oak...
Carrara Marble
Pair of Carved Cabinets in Solid Oak, Spain, 1950s
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Pair of Carved Cabinets in Patinated Oak, Spain, 1950s Evoking the vernacular architecture of Northern Spain A fortified silhouette meets folkloric precision in this rare pair of mi...
Oak
Pastoral Chinese Trailing Vines Coffer, c. 1920
Located in Chicago, IL
This rustic four-door coffer from the early 20th century balances modern simplicity with humble, timeworn materials. Attributed to artisans of Xinjiang province in Western China, the...
Pine
Pastoral Chinese Four Door Coffer, c. 1920
Located in Chicago, IL
This rustic four-door coffer from the early 20th century balances modern simplicity with humble, timeworn materials. Attributed to artisans of Xinjiang province in Western China, the...
Pine
Mid Century Bamboo and Cane Server Buffet
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautiful unique heavy Spanish bamboo server or buffet.. Solid construction. Heavy gauge bamboo with cane woven top surface under glass. Substantial pres...
Bamboo, Cane, Glass
Bamboo Style Sideboard with Rattan Details, 1970
Located in Paris, FR
Bamboo style sideboard with rattan details 1970. In solid wood, atributed to Giorgetti. This sideboard features a sturdy bamboo style frame. It shows rattan panels on drawers and d...
Rattan, Wood
Four-Door Server in Green Paint Patina
Located in Dallas, TX
Four-door server in green paint patina This server was imported from Europe to our showroom. It is a new never owned antique style server. The worn patina paint is a green/yellow ...
Wood
Large French Buffet de Corp, Carved Oak Game Cupboard
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large French buffet de corp, carved oak game cupboard This large French buffet de corp, or carved oak game cupboard would make a superb bookcase...