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.
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Bohemian Furniture
Wicker, Cane, Rattan
1970s Danish Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Cherry
20th Century British Bohemian Furniture
Cane, Rattan
Mid-20th Century American Bohemian Furniture
Wool, Jute, Nylon, Wood
Late 19th Century Czech Antique Bohemian Furniture
Crystal, Enamel
1950s French Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Wicker, Rattan
1980s French Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Bamboo, Seagrass
Mid-20th Century Dutch Bohemian Furniture
Brass
Late 20th Century Italian Bohemian Furniture
Cotton, Linen
Early 20th Century Scandinavian Bohemian Furniture
Zinc
Mid-20th Century Dutch Bohemian Furniture
Brass
Early 20th Century Czech Bohemian Furniture
Metal
20th Century Spanish Bohemian Furniture
Wicker, Rattan, Glass
Mid-20th Century Spanish Bohemian Furniture
Ceramic, Fabric
Mid-20th Century French Bohemian Furniture
Bamboo, Rattan
Late 19th Century French Antique Bohemian Furniture
Glass
1950s Dutch Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Bamboo, Rattan, Glass
2010s Greek Bohemian Furniture
Ceramic, Straw, Blown Glass
2010s Greek Bohemian Furniture
Terracotta, Straw, Blown Glass
2010s Chinese Bohemian Furniture
Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Furniture
Cane, Wood
1970s French Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Bamboo
1940s European Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Crystal, Brass, Wire
20th Century Italian Bohemian Furniture
Brass
1980s European Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Cane, Rattan
2010s Belgian Bohemian Furniture
Travertine
1970s Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Leather
1960s British Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Shell, Mirror
1970s Algerian Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Wool, Cotton
1970s French Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Brass
1980s French Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Marble
1890s British Antique Bohemian Furniture
Ceramic, Pottery, Bamboo
20th Century English Bohemian Furniture
Glass, Wood
1970s French Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Iron
1980s Dutch Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Brass
Early 20th Century French Bohemian Furniture
Glass
Mid-19th Century Czech Antique Bohemian Furniture
Crystal
1970s Italian Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Wood
Late 20th Century Northern Irish Bohemian Furniture
Linen
1960s English Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Bamboo, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Czech Bohemian Furniture
Crystal, Pewter
1960s Algerian Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Wool, Cotton
1970s French Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Bamboo
Mid-19th Century Czech Antique Bohemian Furniture
Opaline Glass
Early 2000s Greek Bohemian Furniture
Wool, Cotton, Yarn
Early 20th Century Dutch Bohemian Furniture
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Bohemian Furniture
Pine
1980s Finnish Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Metal, Brass
20th Century Spanish Bohemian Furniture
Cord, Wicker, Rattan, Acrylic, Rope
20th Century Spanish Bohemian Furniture
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Bohemian Furniture
Plaster
2010s Belgian Bohemian Furniture
Other
19th Century Czech Antique Bohemian Furniture
Metal
1980s Spanish Vintage Bohemian Furniture
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century English Bohemian Furniture
Straw
Mid-20th Century Dutch Bohemian Furniture
Brass
Late 20th Century Australian Bohemian Furniture
Hide, Leather, Palmwood
20th Century French Bohemian Furniture
Ceramic
20th Century Italian Bohemian Furniture
Brass
19th Century Czech Antique Bohemian Furniture
Glass