Bohemian Folk 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.
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Bohemian Folk Art
Silk
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Bohemian Folk Art
Wool
1950s French Vintage Bohemian Folk Art
Glass, Rope
20th Century American Bohemian Folk Art
Iron
Mid-20th Century American Bohemian Folk Art
Canvas, Paint
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Folk Art
Canvas, Paint
Mid-20th Century Italian Bohemian Folk Art
Wood
Late 20th Century Bohemian Folk Art
Metal
Early 20th Century American Bohemian Folk Art
Berlin Iron
Mid-20th Century Dutch Bohemian Folk Art
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Mid-20th Century Bohemian Folk Art
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Late 20th Century American Bohemian Folk Art
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Italian Bohemian Folk Art
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century American Bohemian Folk Art
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Folk Art
Canvas, Paint
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Folk Art
Canvas
Mid-20th Century Italian Bohemian Folk Art
Ceramic
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Folk Art
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Late 20th Century Bohemian Folk Art
Paint
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Folk Art
Paint
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Folk Art
Silver
Mid-20th Century American Bohemian Folk Art
Paper
Early 20th Century American Bohemian Folk Art
Glass, Wood, Paper
Mid-20th Century American Bohemian Folk Art
Acrylic, Lacquer, Paint
1990s Italian Bohemian Folk Art
Murano Glass
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Folk Art
Canvas, Wood, Paint
20th Century American Bohemian Folk Art
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Folk Art
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Folk Art
Pottery, Paint
Mid-20th Century American Bohemian Folk Art
Canvas, Paint
1960s Italian Vintage Bohemian Folk Art
Canvas, Paint
Early 17th Century American Antique Bohemian Folk Art
Canvas, Paint
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Folk Art
Canvas, Paint
Mid-20th Century American Bohemian Folk Art
Canvas, Paint
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Folk Art
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Folk Art
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Bohemian Folk Art
Paint
Mid-20th Century American Bohemian Folk Art
Canvas, Paint
Mid-20th Century American Bohemian Folk Art
Masonite, Paint
Mid-20th Century American Bohemian Folk Art
Canvas
21st Century and Contemporary American Bohemian Folk Art
Wood, Paper
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Folk Art
Paint
Early 20th Century American Bohemian Folk Art
Masonite, Paint
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Folk Art
Metal
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Folk Art
Canvas, Paint
1970s American Vintage Bohemian Folk Art
Hardwood
Early 20th Century American Bohemian Folk Art
Canvas, Paint
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Folk Art
Canvas, Paint
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Folk Art
Wood, Paint, Paper
1970s Vintage Bohemian Folk Art
Wood
1980s American Vintage Bohemian Folk Art
Clay
20th Century American Bohemian Folk Art
Natural Fiber
Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Folk Art
Ceramic
20th Century French Bohemian Folk Art
Ceramic, Paint
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Folk Art
Wood
20th Century African Bohemian Folk Art
Wood
20th Century Italian Bohemian Folk Art
Paint, Ceramic
1980s Mexican Vintage Bohemian Folk Art
Silver