Bohemian Lighting
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.
Mid-20th Century Dutch Bohemian Lighting
Brass
Mid-20th Century Dutch Bohemian Lighting
Brass
1970s South American Vintage Bohemian Lighting
Rattan
Late 20th Century Dutch Bohemian Lighting
Brass
Late 20th Century Australian Bohemian Lighting
Steel
1990s Bohemian Lighting
Milk Glass
1960s European Vintage Bohemian Lighting
Metal
Late 20th Century North American Bohemian Lighting
Oak
Mid-20th Century Unknown Bohemian Lighting
Brass
1950s Italian Vintage Bohemian Lighting
Iron
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Lighting
Metal
20th Century Italian Bohemian Lighting
Earthenware, Terracotta
Mid-20th Century French Bohemian Lighting
Cane, Rattan, Parchment Paper
Mid-20th Century North American Bohemian Lighting
Crystal, Marble, Brass
1940s European Vintage Bohemian Lighting
Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Bohemian Lighting
Rope
Mid-20th Century French Bohemian Lighting
Rattan, Parchment Paper
Mid-20th Century European Bohemian Lighting
Ceramic
1960s Italian Vintage Bohemian Lighting
Metal
20th Century German Bohemian Lighting
Bamboo, Wicker
1970s Mexican Vintage Bohemian Lighting
Metal
20th Century Spanish Bohemian Lighting
Cord, Wicker, Rattan, Acrylic, Rope
1990s Moroccan Bohemian Lighting
Brass
1930s Unknown Vintage Bohemian Lighting
Metal
1940s European Vintage Bohemian Lighting
Brass
2010s French Bohemian Lighting
Alabaster, Bronze
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Lighting
Bronze
Early 20th Century Czech Bohemian Lighting
Brass
Early 20th Century French Bohemian Lighting
Glass
1950s European Vintage Bohemian Lighting
Glass
1960s French Vintage Bohemian Lighting
Bamboo
21st Century and Contemporary Bohemian Lighting
Raffia
Mid-20th Century Spanish Bohemian Lighting
Ceramic, Fabric
20th Century American Bohemian Lighting
Ceramic
1970s European Vintage Bohemian Lighting
Metal
2010s Greek Bohemian Lighting
Ceramic, Straw, Blown Glass
2010s Greek Bohemian Lighting
Terracotta, Straw, Blown Glass
Mid-20th Century American Bohemian Lighting
Brass
2010s Greek Bohemian Lighting
Ceramic, Straw, Blown Glass
1950s French Vintage Bohemian Lighting
Bamboo, Rattan
Mid-19th Century Persian Antique Bohemian Lighting
Blown Glass
1980s French Vintage Bohemian Lighting
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary American Bohemian Lighting
Wool, Hardwood
Late 20th Century Asian Bohemian Lighting
Palmwood
1970s American Vintage Bohemian Lighting
Rattan
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Lighting
Brass
Late 20th Century North American Bohemian Lighting
Plaster, Wood
1970s North American Vintage Bohemian Lighting
Glass
1980s European Vintage Bohemian Lighting
Bronze
1950s French Vintage Bohemian Lighting
Paper, Rattan
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Lighting
Brass
Late 20th Century British Bohemian Lighting
Metal
Late 20th Century Bohemian Lighting
Pottery, Lucite
Early 20th Century Czech Bohemian Lighting
Metal
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Lighting
Ceramic
1990s Moroccan Bohemian Lighting
Brass
Late 20th Century Bohemian Lighting
Bamboo, Lucite
Late 20th Century Philippine Bohemian Lighting
Metal