Bohemian Decorative Art
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 American Bohemian Decorative Art
Ceramic
Late 20th Century Uzbek Bohemian Decorative Art
Cotton, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Egyptian Bohemian Decorative Art
Wool, Boxwood
1970s American Vintage Bohemian Decorative Art
Driftwood, Plywood
1980s British Vintage Bohemian Decorative Art
Acrylic, Wood
20th Century Mexican Bohemian Decorative Art
Wood
2010s American Bohemian Decorative Art
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Bohemian Decorative Art
Canvas, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Bohemian Decorative Art
Tortoise Shell
Early 20th Century East Turkestani Bohemian Decorative Art
Wool
Mid-20th Century American Bohemian Decorative Art
Natural Fiber
1980s Vintage Bohemian Decorative Art
Thread
1960s Vintage Bohemian Decorative Art
Canvas, Wood
Late 20th Century Uzbek Bohemian Decorative Art
Cotton, Velvet
Early 20th Century Scandinavian Bohemian Decorative Art
Zinc
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Decorative Art
Porcelain
2010s Czech Bohemian Decorative Art
Wood, Plywood
2010s American Bohemian Decorative Art
Paper
2010s American Bohemian Decorative Art
Paper
2010s Mexican Bohemian Decorative Art
Rattan
1980s Turkish Vintage Bohemian Decorative Art
Art Glass
2010s Mexican Bohemian Decorative Art
Rattan
Late 20th Century Unknown Bohemian Decorative Art
Canvas, Paint
2010s Mexican Bohemian Decorative Art
Rattan
Early 20th Century East Turkestani Bohemian Decorative Art
Wool
2010s Mexican Bohemian Decorative Art
Rattan
1940s Swedish Vintage Bohemian Decorative Art
Wool, Cotton
1980s American Vintage Bohemian Decorative Art
Paint, Paper
Early 2000s British Bohemian Decorative Art
Paper
2010s Uzbek Bohemian Decorative Art
Cotton, Silk
2010s Uzbek Bohemian Decorative Art
Cotton, Silk
Late 20th Century Chinese Bohemian Decorative Art
Wood
Late 19th Century Antique Bohemian Decorative Art
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century American Bohemian Decorative Art
Hardwood, Cypress
Early 20th Century French Bohemian Decorative Art
Wool
2010s American Bohemian Decorative Art
Ceramic
1930s French Vintage Bohemian Decorative Art
Plaster
2010s Bohemian Decorative Art
Feathers
20th Century Unknown Bohemian Decorative Art
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bohemian Decorative Art
Ceramic, Earthenware
Mid-20th Century Belgian Bohemian Decorative Art
Ceramic, Canvas, Wood
Early 2000s British Bohemian Decorative Art
Paper
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Decorative Art
Fabric, Wood
2010s British Bohemian Decorative Art
Glass, Acrylic
20th Century American Bohemian Decorative Art
Natural Fiber
20th Century American Bohemian Decorative Art
Natural Fiber, Driftwood
1980s Vintage Bohemian Decorative Art
Wicker
2010s American Bohemian Decorative Art
Brass
1970s American Vintage Bohemian Decorative Art
Cotton
20th Century American Bohemian Decorative Art
Thread, Glass, Wood
1970s Vintage Bohemian Decorative Art
Acrylic