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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Vintage Green Moroccan Boho Chic Spice Shelf or Rack, a Pair
Located in Plainview, NY
A stunning pair of vintage hand painted Moroccan spice shelves or racks. The shelves are finely hand painted featuring fine moorish and arabesque motifs, painted in Green and decorat...
Wood
Vintage Coastal Shell Encrusted Wall Bracket, Bohemian, 1980s, USA
Located in Charleston, SC
Vintage Coastal Shell Encrusted Bracket Bring the beauty of the seaside into your home with this Vintage Coastal Shell Encrusted Bracket. Perfect for American-style interiors, this ...
Shell, Plastic
$350Sale Price / set|60% Off
H 8.5 in W 11.5 in D 6.5 in
Pair Shell Wall Brackets, Hand Painted Cast Stone, 1980s, Antique
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-445 pair hand painted wall brackets /shelves made from cast stone.
Cast Stone
Pair of Fern Wall Brackets
Located in New York, NY
American, circa 1850-1880. Eastern white pine (Pinus strobus), with wire armature and composition ornament, gessoed and gilded. Measures: 14 1/8 in. high, 16 5/16 in. wide (at the sh...
Wood
Vintage 1970’s Carved Solid Wood Wall Bracket
Located in New Orleans, LA
A stunning, large vintage 1970’s Italian carved pickled walnut wall bracket/ shelf in the Louie XVI style. Use this beautiful wall shelf to display your favorite clock, figurine, p...
Hardwood
$1,316 / set
H 4.41 in W 13.43 in D 14.02 in
Pair of Circular Glass and Brass Display Shelves, 20th Century, European
Located in London, GB
A pair of circular glass and brass shelves, for display or storage, second half of the 20th century, unsigned. The shelves were found in Europe, and were perhaps used for shop displ...
Brass
$1,445
H 16.5 in W 14.3 in D 11 in
Antique Hand Carved Gothic Revival Wall Bracket or Shelf for a Saint Statue
Located in Lisse, NL
Good size and great looking Gothic Revival bracket for displaying a statuette. This Gothic console for wall mounting dates from the early 1900s and it has the most timeless design a...
Metal
Vintage Coastal Artisan Shell Brackets - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning pair of vintage Coastal decorative wall brackets. Artisan made shell finish using beautiful vintage shells. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
Shell, Wood
$2,349
H 11.3 in W 8 in D 6.1 in
Rare Antique Gothic Revival Medieval / Chimera Sculpture Wall Bracket or Shelf
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning and deeply carved nutwood, Gothic Art wall bracket, Corbel. If you are a collector of rare and striking Gothic antiques then this bracket could be the perfect addition to your collection. This all handcrafted and marvelously hand carved, 19th century wall bracket is a work or art in its own right. It depicts a medieval figure...
Metal
Pair of Art Nouveau Cast Iron, Gilded Shelf Brackets
Located in Toronto, CA
This is an exquisite pair of large Art Nouveau, cast iron, gilded shelf brackets from the early part of the twentieth century, most probably French. These fabulous shelf brackets e...
Iron
Vintage Italian Gilt Wall Brackets - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Infuse your walls with the sophisticated charm of this exquisite pair of vintage Italian gilt wall brackets. Masterfully crafted in the esteemed Florentine tradition, these ornate co...
Gesso
Pair of Stainless Steel Coat Hooks or Racks, France 1970's
Located in New York, NY
A pair of sculptural stainless steel coatracks with a distinctive 70's flair.
Stainless Steel
Vintage Italian Giltwood Wall Sconce Shelf
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous Neoclassical or Rococo style Italian provincial gilt wood wall sconce or bracket Italy, Circa Mid-20th Century Measures: 6.75"W x 3.5"D x 5.5"H. Very good vintage condi...
Giltwood
$180
H 5.63 in W 8.75 in D 4.5 in
Gilded Tole Wall Mount Console Bracket Hollywood Regency Style Vintage German
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful petite gilded tole wall shelf Hollywood Regency style, vintage, Germany, 1930s. Nice addition to any room or hall entry.
Composition
Vintage Italian Gilt Wall Bracket - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous pair of vintage Regency wall brackets. Chic gilt finish on a classic design. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
Wood
Pair of Large Shabby Chic Farm-House Corbels or Wall Sconces
Located in Redding, CT
Pair of Large Shabby Chic Farm-House Corbels or Wall Sconces. Price is for the pair . A set of 2. One of a kind unique decorative wall piece. Use as brackets to connect a shelf top w...
Pine, Paint