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.
Vintage Ruby Overlay Glass on Silver Pedestal Stand Dessert Set, Bohemian 1890’s
Located in Trieste, IT
Six-piece vintage Ruby cut-to-clear crystal dessert set featuring a prominent central pedestal stand and five matching individual bowls. Centerpiece Tazza: A large, shallow glass fru...
Silver
Antique Enameled Silver Ruby Pansy Earrings, Hand-Crafted, Circa 1970s
Located in Round Top, TX
Enameled silver pansies in Tiffany blue and ballet pink with faceted rubies. The flowers can be removed which allows them maximum movement and "dance" when worn. These are delicate,...
Silver
Gucci Silver Bracelet 1970s
By Gucci
Located in Munich, DE
Elegant bracelet in 925 sterling silver and blue and yellow enamel inclusions like the Ukraine flag, stamp with Gucci and the silver mark and designed by Antonio Fallaci.
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Sterling Silver Overlay Perfume Bottle
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A sterling silver overlay perfume bottle with matching stopper, both in mint condition. The bottle is crafted from clear glass, its surface adorned with ornate sterling silver overla...
Sterling Silver
$8,284Sale Price|20% Off
H 10.04 in Dm 3.59 in
Pair of Antique Viennese Enamel & Silver Candlesticks circa 1870 Vienna, Austria
Located in London, GB
A lovely pair of Antique Viennese Enamel on Silver Candlesticks. These Candlesticks feature intricate Viennese Enamel designs on the entire ext...
Silver, Enamel
Antique Sterling Silver Repoussè Hand Mirror
Located in Stamford, CT
Antique sterling silver repoussè hand mirror. Stamped sterling, as shown in photos. Beveled inset mirror is possibly not original.
Sterling Silver
Italian Silver Box Raised, 1970s
Located in Delft, NL
Italian silver box raised on 4 feet, 1970s Italian silver box in curvy octagonal shape with repousse design of flowers and scrolls The purity de...
Silver
$920Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 0.75 in Dm 10.5 in
Set of Six Sterling Silver Overlay Service Dinner Plates
By Lenox's Ceramic Art Company
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A set of elegant sterling silver overlay service plates with the pre-1930 Lenox green mark. This opulent set is early 20th century, circa 1915 in an Edward...
Sterling Silver
$5,339 / set
H 3.35 in Dm 8.47 in
Colorful Handmade Eva Hidström Sterling Silver Enameled Bowl Set, Finland 1970s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful set of Eva Hidström highly collectable sterling silver handmade and hammered bowls with colourful enamel on the inside. Rarely on offer as a s...
Sterling Silver, Enamel
$2,130
H 7.88 in W 7.88 in D 4.34 in
Art Nouveau - Art & Craft Sterling Silver Enamel Photograph Frame, Cymric 1903
By William Hair Haseler, Liberty & Co., Archibald Knox
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Nouveau - Art & craft sterling silver enamel photograph frame - William Hutton & Sons 1903. William Hutton & Sons silver and enamel square photo frame...
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique Austrian Silver & Enamel Erotic Cigarette Case c. 1910
Located in London, GB
A magnificent Antique Silver & Enamel Cigarette Case with a subtle Erotic Theme showing a nude woman glancing in a mirror. This Enamel Case is created using rich, deep colours. The i...
Silver, Enamel
Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver and Enamel Vesta Case
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian sterling silver and enamel vesta case; an addition to our enamel and silverware collection. This an...
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
$330
H 2.84 in W 4.73 in D 1.07 in
Antique Silver 800 Napkin Holder, Hand-Crafted, 19th Century, England
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
An Antique Silver 800 Napkin Holder, 19th Century Offers elegant design and craftsmanship. Home decor, Interior design and collectibles. Provenance: Private Australian Collection. ...
Silver
$2,002 / set
H 1.19 in W 3.55 in D 9.85 in
Antique Swedish Sterling Silver Hors d’Oeuvre & Dessert Serving Set, 1949
Located in Wembley, GB
Antique Swedish Sterling Silver Hors d’Oeuvre & Dessert Serving Set, 1949 An exceptionally charming and highly decorative mid-century Scandinavian sterling silver serving set, crafted in Sweden and fully hallmarked for sterling silver circa 1949. This elegant collection features beautifully hand-finished serving pieces with distinctive figural and floral terminals, including delicate tulip motifs, a windmill-form handle, ornate pierced rose decoration, and finely engraved scrollwork. The set embodies the refined craftsmanship and artistic elegance associated with Swedish silver design of the post-war period, blending functionality with sculptural beauty. Each piece displays intricate detailing and graceful proportions, making the ensemble equally suitable for entertaining, collecting, or display. This rare sterling silver serving set includes a variety of hors d’oeuvre and dessert utensils, ideal for serving pastries, cakes, petits fours, olives, sugar cubes, fruit, or tea accompaniments. The romantic floral motifs and whimsical decorative elements give the set a distinctly European character with strong Scandinavian Modern and Art Nouveau influences. An exceptional gift for silver collectors, interior designers, wedding presents, anniversary gifts, house-warming gifts, or luxury tableware enthusiasts. Details Origin: Sweden Date: Circa 1949 Material: Sterling Silver Weight: Approx. 250 grams Hallmarked: Yes Condition: Very good antique condition with minor age-related wear and patina consistent with age and use. Professionally hand-polished before dispatch. Antique Swedish sterling silver serving set, Scandinavian silver flatware, sterling silver hors d'oeuvre set, vintage Swedish silver utensils, collectible sterling silver serving pieces, Scandinavian modern silverware, floral sterling silver utensils, luxury silver gift set, antique European sterling silver, sterling silver dessert server, Swedish silver collectibles, ornate silver serving utensils, mid-century Scandinavian silver, heirloom sterling...
Sterling Silver, Silver
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H 16.25 in W 7.75 in D 7.75 in
AUSTRIAN HUNGARIAN Empire 1870 Pair Of Tall Table Candlestick In .800 Silver
Located in Miami, FL
An Austro-Hungarian Empire pair of candle holders in silver This is an amazing antique pair of candle holders with wonderful eye appeal created in Europe during the Austro-Hungarian...
Silver