Bohemian Wall Decorations
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.
21st Century and Contemporary European Bohemian Wall Decorations
Wood, Driftwood
1970s Indian Vintage Bohemian Wall Decorations
Jute, Natural Fiber
20th Century Moldovan Bohemian Wall Decorations
Wool
1920s Vintage Bohemian Wall Decorations
Paper
Early 20th Century Scandinavian Bohemian Wall Decorations
Zinc
20th Century French Bohemian Wall Decorations
Acrylic, Paint
Late 20th Century Bohemian Wall Decorations
Wool
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Wall Decorations
Wool, Cotton
Mid-20th Century American Bohemian Wall Decorations
Tortoise Shell
20th Century Moldovan Bohemian Wall Decorations
Wool
2010s American Bohemian Wall Decorations
Ceramic, Stoneware
Late 20th Century North American Bohemian Wall Decorations
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Bohemian Wall Decorations
Grasscloth
Early 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Wall Decorations
Wool
1970s American Vintage Bohemian Wall Decorations
Wool, Jute
20th Century Moldovan Bohemian Wall Decorations
Wool
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Wall Decorations
Paint
Mid-20th Century Turkish Bohemian Wall Decorations
Silk
Late 19th Century Hungarian Antique Bohemian Wall Decorations
Canvas
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Wall Decorations
Wood, Paint
20th Century Moldovan Bohemian Wall Decorations
Wool
2010s Bohemian Wall Decorations
Clay
20th Century Moldovan Bohemian Wall Decorations
Wool
1970s Spanish Vintage Bohemian Wall Decorations
Jute, Cotton
Late 20th Century North American Bohemian Wall Decorations
Canvas, Wood, Paint
2010s Bohemian Wall Decorations
Clay
Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Wall Decorations
Wood
1980s American Vintage Bohemian Wall Decorations
Metal
2010s Bohemian Wall Decorations
Clay
Early 20th Century Italian Bohemian Wall Decorations
Glass, Wood
Mid-20th Century North American Bohemian Wall Decorations
Canvas, Wood, Paint
2010s Bohemian Wall Decorations
Clay
Late 20th Century Bohemian Wall Decorations
Tapestry
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Wall Decorations
Glass, Wood, Paint
2010s American Bohemian Wall Decorations
Paper
Late 20th Century Bohemian Wall Decorations
Paint
20th Century American Bohemian Wall Decorations
Paint, Paper
21st Century and Contemporary British Bohemian Wall Decorations
Paper
20th Century American Bohemian Wall Decorations
Paint, Paper
20th Century American Bohemian Wall Decorations
Masonite, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary American Bohemian Wall Decorations
Paper
1970s Spanish Vintage Bohemian Wall Decorations
Cotton
2010s American Bohemian Wall Decorations
Paper
1870s Belgian Antique Bohemian Wall Decorations
Canvas
21st Century and Contemporary British Bohemian Wall Decorations
Paper
Mid-19th Century German Antique Bohemian Wall Decorations
Glass, Wood, Paint, Paper
1980s American Vintage Bohemian Wall Decorations
Jute
21st Century and Contemporary North American Bohemian Wall Decorations
Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century French Bohemian Wall Decorations
Cord, Natural Fiber
1980s Canadian Vintage Bohemian Wall Decorations
Glass, Wood
Late 20th Century Bohemian Wall Decorations
Paper
Late 20th Century North American Bohemian Wall Decorations
Canvas, Wood, Paint
20th Century African Bohemian Wall Decorations
Wood
Late 20th Century North American Bohemian Wall Decorations
Canvas
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Wall Decorations
Masonite, Paint
Mid-20th Century North American Bohemian Wall Decorations
Canvas, Paint
1930s Vintage Bohemian Wall Decorations
Wood
Early 20th Century Danish Bohemian Wall Decorations
Paint
Late 20th Century Uzbek Bohemian Wall Decorations
Cotton, Velvet
Late 20th Century Bohemian Wall Decorations
Wool