Bohemian Pedestals
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.
Late 20th Century North American Bohemian Pedestals
Glass, Plaster
Late 20th Century Philippine Bohemian Pedestals
Leather, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Pedestals
Rattan
1990s Philippine Bohemian Pedestals
Stone
20th Century Asian Bohemian Pedestals
Fruitwood
Mid-20th Century Unknown Bohemian Pedestals
Reed, Paint
1960s French Vintage Bohemian Pedestals
Brass
1980s Philippine Vintage Bohemian Pedestals
Reed, Wood
1970s North American Vintage Bohemian Pedestals
Wood
2010s American Bohemian Pedestals
Steel, Pewter
Mid-20th Century Italian Bohemian Pedestals
Bamboo, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Unknown Bohemian Pedestals
Reed, Paint
Mid-20th Century Chinese Bohemian Pedestals
Marble
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Pedestals
Plaster
Late 19th Century European Antique Bohemian Pedestals
Alabaster
1970s Thai Vintage Bohemian Pedestals
Hardwood
1980s Italian Vintage Bohemian Pedestals
Plaster
Mid-20th Century North American Bohemian Pedestals
Wood
Late 20th Century Bohemian Pedestals
Wood
Late 20th Century Bohemian Pedestals
Wood
Late 20th Century Bohemian Pedestals
Wood
20th Century North American Bohemian Pedestals
Rattan
1970s Italian Vintage Bohemian Pedestals
Bamboo, Rattan
20th Century North American Bohemian Pedestals
Rattan
1970s American Vintage Bohemian Pedestals
Cane, Reed, Glass, Oak
1970s American Vintage Bohemian Pedestals
Cane, Reed, Oak, Glass
1970s American Vintage Bohemian Pedestals
Rattan, Bamboo
Mid-20th Century Chinese Bohemian Pedestals
Ceramic