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 Abstract Mixed Media Portrait on Paper Drawing Signed Toledo
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Embodying the rich tapestry of American creativity, this vintage abstract portrait on paper is a captivating blend of traditional and modern artistic expression. The dynamic fusion o...
Metal
Vintage Boho Silloutte Drawing in Burled Wood Frame
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This elegant pair of vintage silhouette portraits captures the quiet romance and refined restraint of nineteenth-century portraiture. Rendered as dark cut-paper profiles, the gentlem...
Glass, Wood, Paper
$375Sale Price|65% Off
Vintage Drawing of Boy Waking Up, Bohemian Style, Signed, 1940s
Located in Zohor, SK
Beautiful vintage wall art piece. A drawing of a boy waking up from his bed. The art piece is signed. Drawn on paper, framed under the glass with a black wooden frame. Some minor age...
Paper
Vintage Boho Ink Drawing on Paper
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your décor with this Vintage Boho Block Print on Paper. Showcasing intricate patterns and rich, earthy tones, this piece embodies the free-spirited essence of bohemian style....
Glass, Uranium Glass, Wood, Paper
Vintage Boho Abstract Signed Original Oil on Paper
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fantastic vintage Boho original oil painting of paper. A chic Abstract composition in bright graphic colors. Signed by the artist Munoz. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
Paper
$65,000
H 28 in W 23.25 in D 2 in
Pierre-Auguste Renoir Madame de Galéa Signed Original Sketch Graphite on Paper
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A lovely impressionist portrait graphite drawing on paper titled “Madame de Galéa” by Pierre-Auguste Renoir. Hand signed “R” on the bottom left. Created circa 1900s. On the verso it is inscribed “Study for Painting. Exhibition at Detroit Institute of Arts.” Renoir painted several portraits of Madame Madeleine de Galéa, and Renoir’s 1915 painting...
Paper
Framed Surrealistic Drawing by Pedro Friedeberg
Located in Atlanta, GA
Artist: Pedro Friedeberg (Mexican, 1936-) Title:Le Tombeau D'Hemingway Year: 1963 Medium: Ink and watercolor on paper: Size: 14 3/4 x 19 1/2 plus 3 inch frame Mark: upper lef...
Paper
"Study for Icarus, " Drawing by Emlen Etting, 1940s
By Emlen Etting
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Emlen Etting returned again and again to the theme of Icarus Falling, in part because it gave him an opportunity to depict the nude male in motion. This large drawing served as a stu...
$712Sale Price|35% Off
H 13.19 in W 20.48 in D 0.6 in
Surrealist Drawing in Black Charcoal by Jordi Samsó – Signed & Framed
Located in Barcelona, ES
A captivating surrealist still life drawing by artist Jordi Samsó, executed in rich black charcoal on paper. Created circa 1990, this piece showcases a dreamlike composition where or...
Paper
$210Sale Price|40% Off
H 18 in W 14 in D 1 in
"Byzantine Cats" Abstract Pen and Ink on Paper Signed by Don D.
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Abstract ink drawing of two cats in Byzantine era dressed cats, with different saturations of watercolor, the sun depicted in the upper right corner. Titled " Byzantine Cats" signed...
Paper
Shiryu Morita 'Ki-Return' Sumi Ink on Paper Calligraphic Drawing
By Shiryu Morita
Located in Sharon, CT
Important work by this founding member of the Bokujin group. Signed lower right with the artists seal. Measures: 21" x 14".
Paper
$2,000
H 18.875 in W 19.25 in D 2 in
Drawing of Squirrels, Black and Red Chalk on Paper, Europe, 1940s
Located in Kittery Point, ME
European red Squirrels Inscribed indistinctly and dated 40 (lr) Black and red chalk on paper.
Paper
1940s Nude Male Drawings in Charcoal
Located in Dallas, TX
1940s nude male drawings in charcoal matted and framed. These drawings are matted in a neutral color with a rustic wood frame.
Charcoal
Antique Italian Landscape Drawing in Gilt Frame
Located in Sheffield, MA
The antique Italian drawing in pen-and-ink and wash pictures a landscape of a stone bridge, archway, trees and people in the Renaissance style. The drawing is set within a two-tone d...
Wood, Paper
$464Sale Price|20% Off
H 28.5 in W 22.5 in D 1 in
Framed Ink Drawing of Male Nude Figure, Expressive Style, Signed, 1990
Located in San Carlos, CA
Framed Male Nude Figure Drawing by William Delucchi, 1990 For Sale: A compelling and expressive monochrome ink or wash drawing of a nude male figure, attributed to artist William De...
Paint
Mixed Media Sketch on Paper
Located in New York, NY
Mixed Media Sketch on Paper
Paper
$847Sale Price|73% Off
H 9 in W 12 in D 1 in
Abstract Expressionist Ink Drawing on Paper by Salvatore Grippi 1953
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This ink figurative abstract Expressionist piece on paper is signed by its creator, noted New York School artist Salvatore Grippi. Though undated, the piece is similar in form and st...
Paper
Vintage Boho Abstract Signed Original Oil on Canvas
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning vintage Boho original oil painting on canvas. A chic Abstract composition in brilliant shades of pink and blue. Signed by the artist Schwartz. Acquired from a Palm Beach e...
Canvas
Study of Male Nude, Italian, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Italian student charcoal study of a framed male nude holding a pole from the 19th century. Measures 23" wide and 29" high. Located in the Showplace Antique + Design Center, 40 West 2...
Paper