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BOHEMIAN STYLE

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.

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Style: Bohemian
Victor Moscoso, Signed Vintage Exhibition Poster ‘Trippy World’
Victor Moscoso, Signed Vintage Exhibition Poster ‘Trippy World’

Victor Moscoso, Signed Vintage Exhibition Poster ‘Trippy World’

By Victor Moscoso

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Signed vintage Victor Moscoso exhibition poster Published in conjunction with 'Trippy World' - a 1999 exhibition held at Baron/Boisante gallery, New York. Off-set lithograph Measures: 16 x 20 inches Hand signed in pencil (lower right). Very good to excellent overall condition Signed First printing; 1999; acquired directly from Baron/Boisante. Victor Moscoso was among the most gifted and influential artists to emerge from the '60s counterculture, pioneering not only the psychedelic concert poster designs made famous during San Francisco's Summer of Love, but also making his mark in underground comix. Born in Spain and raised in Brooklyn, Moscoso attended Cooper Union Art School before studying at the Yale School of Art; he arrived on the west coast in 1959 to enroll at the San Francisco Art Institute, and after graduation remained at the school for another five years to teach lithography. Alongside Rick Griffin, Wes Wilson, Stanley Mouse, and Alton Kelley...

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1960s Vintage Bohemian Posters

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Vintage French Can Can Poster
Vintage French Can Can Poster

Vintage French Can Can Poster

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Capture the whimsical spirit of the Belle Époque with this charming vintage "Le Frou-Frou" poster. Originally illustrated by the famed artist Weiluc (Lucien-Henri Weil) for the iconi...

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Mid-20th Century French Bohemian Posters

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Vintage Boho Herb Ritts Staley Wise Gallery Show Poster
Vintage Boho Herb Ritts Staley Wise Gallery Show Poster

Vintage Boho Herb Ritts Staley Wise Gallery Show Poster

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A fabulous vintage Boho framed poster. A chic composition for the Herb Ritts show at the Staley Wise gallery in NYC. Acquired from a Ft Lauderdale...

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Bohemian posters for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Bohemian posters for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Mid-20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage posters created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, linen and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Bohemian posters made in a specific country, there are Europe, and Germany pieces for sale on 1stDibs. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for posters differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $544 and tops out at $544 while the average work can sell for $544.