Bohemian Textiles
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.
20th Century Bohemian Textiles
Wool
1990s American Bohemian Textiles
Wool
2010s Canadian Bohemian Textiles
Leather, Fabric, Linen
Mid-20th Century Persian Bohemian Textiles
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Mid-20th Century Persian Bohemian Textiles
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Early 2000s Greek Bohemian Textiles
Wool, Cotton, Yarn
Late 20th Century Northern Irish Bohemian Textiles
Linen
2010s Mexican Bohemian Textiles
Wool
Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Textiles
Wool, Sequins
Late 20th Century British Bohemian Textiles
Linen
Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Textiles
Wool, Sequins
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Bohemian Textiles
Cotton, Polyester
20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Textiles
Fabric
20th Century Bohemian Textiles
Wool
Late 20th Century Northern Irish Bohemian Textiles
Wool, Linen
Late 20th Century Northern Irish Bohemian Textiles
Wool, Linen
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Textiles
Wool
Late 20th Century Northern Irish Bohemian Textiles
Linen, Wool
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Textiles
Wool
Late 20th Century Northern Irish Bohemian Textiles
Linen
2010s Dutch Bohemian Textiles
Polyester
Late 20th Century Northern Irish Bohemian Textiles
Wool, Linen
2010s Australian Bohemian Textiles
Sheepskin
Late 20th Century Northern Irish Bohemian Textiles
Linen
Early 2000s Congolese Bohemian Textiles
Jute, Silk, Raffia
Late 20th Century Turkish Bohemian Textiles
Wool
Late 20th Century Northern Irish Bohemian Textiles
Wool, Linen
Late 20th Century Northern Irish Bohemian Textiles
Wool, Linen
2010s Bohemian Textiles
Wool
Late 20th Century Northern Irish Bohemian Textiles
Linen
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Textiles
Wool
Late 20th Century Italian Bohemian Textiles
Cotton, Linen
Mid-20th Century European Bohemian Textiles
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Bohemian Textiles
Wool, Cotton, Foam
2010s Canadian Bohemian Textiles
Leather, Fabric, Linen
Late 20th Century Italian Bohemian Textiles
Linen
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Bohemian Textiles
Cotton
Late 20th Century Northern Irish Bohemian Textiles
Wool, Linen
21st Century and Contemporary Bohemian Textiles
Wool, Cotton, Foam
16th Century Belgian Antique Bohemian Textiles
Wool, Cotton
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Textiles
Wool, Cotton, Foam
2010s British Bohemian Textiles
Linen
Mid-20th Century Welsh Bohemian Textiles
Wool
Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Textiles
Wool, Sequins
Late 20th Century Northern Irish Bohemian Textiles
Wool, Linen
Late 20th Century British Bohemian Textiles
Linen
Late 20th Century Northern Irish Bohemian Textiles
Linen, Wool
Late 20th Century British Bohemian Textiles
Linen
Late 20th Century British Bohemian Textiles
Linen
Late 20th Century British Bohemian Textiles
Linen
1970s Indian Vintage Bohemian Textiles
Silk
20th Century Turkish Bohemian Textiles
Wool, Cotton, Foam
20th Century Turkish Bohemian Textiles
Wool
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Textiles
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Bohemian Textiles
Cotton, Polyester
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Bohemian Textiles
Cotton, Polyester
2010s Indian Bohemian Textiles
Wool
Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Textiles
Wool, Cotton
1970s Greek Vintage Bohemian Textiles
Wool, Cotton, Yarn
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Bohemian Textiles
Cotton, Polyester
2010s Canadian Bohemian Textiles
Leather, Textile