Bohemian Furniture
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.
Early 20th Century German Bohemian Furniture
Oak, Lacquer
Early 2000s Turkish Bohemian Furniture
Wool
Mid-20th Century American Bohemian Furniture
Brass
1960s Dutch Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Metal
Mid-20th Century Unknown Bohemian Furniture
Brass
Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Furniture
Wool, Cotton
Early 2000s American Bohemian Furniture
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Bohemian Furniture
Porcelain
Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Furniture
Cotton
Mid-20th Century French Bohemian Furniture
Wicker, Bamboo
Mid-20th Century German Bohemian Furniture
Stainless Steel
1980s Indonesian Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Bamboo
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Bohemian Furniture
Plaster
Late 20th Century North American Bohemian Furniture
Metal
1970s Belgian Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Papercord
1980s Moroccan Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Wool
Late 20th Century European Bohemian Furniture
Wicker, Rattan
Late 20th Century North American Bohemian Furniture
Oak
1970s Thai Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Bamboo
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Bohemian Furniture
Concrete
1950s Italian Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Iron
1950s French Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Glass, Rope
Late 20th Century Philippine Bohemian Furniture
Metal
1990s Moroccan Bohemian Furniture
Fabric
Late 20th Century Bohemian Furniture
Reed
1990s Moroccan Bohemian Furniture
Wool, Cotton
Late 20th Century British Bohemian Furniture
Bamboo
1960s Italian Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Cotton, Bamboo
Mid-20th Century American Bohemian Furniture
Rattan, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century American Bohemian Furniture
Wicker, Rattan
1970s Thai Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Bamboo, Rattan
1990s Moroccan Bohemian Furniture
Fabric
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Furniture
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Bohemian Furniture
Rattan, Glass
1960s French Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Metal
Late 20th Century Bohemian Furniture
Fabric, Velvet, Cane, Wood
Late 20th Century North American Bohemian Furniture
Metal
1990s Moroccan Bohemian Furniture
Wool
20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Furniture
Wool
1980s American Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Upholstery, Rattan
Mid-20th Century American Bohemian Furniture
Rattan
Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Furniture
Wool, Cotton
17th Century Czech Antique Bohemian Furniture
Paper
Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Furniture
Wool, Cotton
Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Furniture
Wool, Cotton
19th Century American Antique Bohemian Furniture
Wool, Cotton
1980s American Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Upholstery, Rattan
Late 20th Century Unknown Bohemian Furniture
Brass
20th Century Italian Bohemian Furniture
Earthenware, Terracotta
Late 20th Century North American Bohemian Furniture
Mirror, Pine
Mid-20th Century French Bohemian Furniture
Cane, Rattan, Parchment Paper
1970s Moroccan Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Leather
Late 20th Century Unknown Bohemian Furniture
Glass, Wicker
1970s Philippine Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Rattan, Wood
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Furniture
Wool
1980s American Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Brass
Late 20th Century Italian Bohemian Furniture
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Furniture
Wool