Bohemian Collectibles and Curiosities
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.
19th Century Czech Antique Bohemian Collectibles and Curiosities
Blown Glass, Glass
Early 20th Century Bohemian Collectibles and Curiosities
Rope
Early 20th Century American Bohemian Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
Mid-19th Century Czech Antique Bohemian Collectibles and Curiosities
Wood
Mid-19th Century Czech Antique Bohemian Collectibles and Curiosities
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Bohemian Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
1950s European Vintage Bohemian Collectibles and Curiosities
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Collectibles and Curiosities
Leather
20th Century Mexican Bohemian Collectibles and Curiosities
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Bohemian Collectibles and Curiosities
Stone
1940s Czech Vintage Bohemian Collectibles and Curiosities
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century Unknown Bohemian Collectibles and Curiosities
Beads
Late 20th Century North American Bohemian Collectibles and Curiosities
Brass
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Collectibles and Curiosities
Stone, Brass
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Collectibles and Curiosities
Brass
1980s Mexican Vintage Bohemian Collectibles and Curiosities
Silver
Late 20th Century Bohemian Collectibles and Curiosities
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Bohemian Collectibles and Curiosities
Agate, Sterling Silver, Copper
1980s Turkish Vintage Bohemian Collectibles and Curiosities
Art Glass
20th Century Bohemian Collectibles and Curiosities
Silver, Enamel
20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Collectibles and Curiosities
Leather
1980s American Vintage Bohemian Collectibles and Curiosities
Multi-gemstone
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Collectibles and Curiosities
Leather
1960s Argentine Vintage Bohemian Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
Late 20th Century Japanese Bohemian Collectibles and Curiosities
Metal
1840s English Antique Bohemian Collectibles and Curiosities
Mahogany
1960s British Vintage Bohemian Collectibles and Curiosities
Metal
1930s American Vintage Bohemian Collectibles and Curiosities
Paper
1920s British Vintage Bohemian Collectibles and Curiosities
Fabric
Mid-20th Century Israeli Bohemian Collectibles and Curiosities
Iron
1850s American Antique Bohemian Collectibles and Curiosities
Leather, Paper
19th Century French Antique Bohemian Collectibles and Curiosities
Wood
Early 20th Century American Bohemian Collectibles and Curiosities
Brass
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Collectibles and Curiosities
Brass
18th Century French Antique Bohemian Collectibles and Curiosities
Oak
18th Century Antique Bohemian Collectibles and Curiosities
Metal
Early 20th Century French Bohemian Collectibles and Curiosities
Wood
1960s European Vintage Bohemian Collectibles and Curiosities
Ceramic
1990s American Bohemian Collectibles and Curiosities
Stone
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Bohemian Collectibles and Curiosities
Iron, Sheet Metal
1980s Mexican Vintage Bohemian Collectibles and Curiosities
Silver
1980s Vintage Bohemian Collectibles and Curiosities
Rope
1940s Czech Vintage Bohemian Collectibles and Curiosities
Fur, Wood
1980s Mexican Vintage Bohemian Collectibles and Curiosities
Silver
1980s Mexican Vintage Bohemian Collectibles and Curiosities
Silver
1970s European Vintage Bohemian Collectibles and Curiosities
Clay
1960s European Vintage Bohemian Collectibles and Curiosities
Ceramic
1970s European Vintage Bohemian Collectibles and Curiosities
Ceramic