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.
Mod Square Suede Ottoman by Made Goods, Off-White with Fringe, India
Located in Stamford, CT
A fun Mod style square off-white suede ottoman with floor length suede fringe. It is 17.5" square and 19" high. It was made in India by Made Goods. The suede is in nearly flawless co...
Upholstery, Wood, Suede
Antique French Wicker Rattan Bohemian Double Peacock Settee Loveseat Bench
Located in High Point, NC
A captivating vintage double peacock settee, handwoven in richly toned rattan and wicker with an irresistibly sculptural, storybook presence. Two soaring fan-shaped backs rise like s...
Wicker, Rattan
$1,121Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage Coral Vinyl Faux Leather Cedar Lined Storage Bench Settee Nailhead Trim
Located in Topeka, KS
Beautiful cedar lined storage bench, settee, chest, or trunk comprised of coral vinyl or faux leather and brass nailhead trim. Wonderful original vi...
Faux Leather, Cedar
1990s Lane Venture Blue Rattan Wicker Bench on Castors
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, rattan blue bench you could hope to find. In original and unfinished condition. Outstanding design is exhibited throug...
Upholstery, Rattan
Antique Art Deco Rattan Bohemian Styled Bench with Cushion & Bolsters
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique bench is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from Italy and date to approximately 1920 and done in the period Boho style. The bench is composed of rattan with a caned seat. The sides and both front and back are accented with a combination of squares and circular rattan sections and comes with a colorful seat...
Rattan
1970s Carved Gilt Wood Floral Rustic Bench
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, rattan and smoked glass coffee table you could hope to find. In original and unfinished condition. Outstanding design ...
Upholstery, Wood
Black Rattan Bench, 2 Persons, Boho Style
Located in Hamburg, DE
Decartiv black bench. It's made of rattan, originally white but has lacquered and second layer black. This vintage look perfectly complements the trendy Boho interior style. The bank...
Rattan
$3,560Sale Price|20% Off
Bohemian Bamboo Sofa-Bed, Curved Design, 20th Century, Excellent
Located in Antwerp, BE
Oriental; bamboo; sofa-bed; daybed; 20th century; Bohemian; French; organic; curved; bench; A 20th-century oriental daybed made of bamboo, raised on f...
Bamboo
Rustic Lodge Style Solid Wood Slatted Bench with Log Frame and Natural Finish
Located in High Point, NC
This substantial solid wood bench embodies rustic lodge style with its simple, honest construction and natural organic character. Crafted with thick cylindrical log legs and supports...
Wood
Caucasian Rug Upholstered Bench, Hand Woven Bohemian Style
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a unique design of a multi-functional bench upholstered, unexpectedly, in a large Caucasian flat weave bag or basket with the bottom of the bag forming the top seat covering....
Textile, Wood
1970s Sculptural Faux Bois Folk Art Frog Motifs Wrought Iron Rattan Settee Bench
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, sculptural, faux bois, wrought iron and rattan settee bench you could hope to find. In its original condition. Outstan...
Iron
Caucasian Rug Upholstered Bench, Hand-Woven Bohemian Style
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a unique design of a multi-functional bench upholstered, unexpectedly, in a large antique Caucasian flat weave bag/basket with multiple woven rings or loops that most probabl...
Textile, Wood
$5,029 / item
Handmade Brass Bench, Vaisseau Medium Hammered
By Stephanie Odegard Collection, Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
A Medium Hammered Brass metal-clad bench is clad in hand-applied Medium Hammered Brass over a wood substrate in the Vaisseau vessel form. The piece translates the Vaisseau vessel for...
Brass, Sheet Metal
Vintage Rattan and Leather Bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This vintage rattan and leather bench exemplifies a thoughtful balance of natural materials and timeless design, evoking the relaxed sophistication of mid-century organic modern inte...
Leather, Rattan
Vintage Handcrafted Textile and Wood Animal Bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bring a sense of artistry and whimsy to your interior with this vintage handcrafted animal bench, a delightful example of folk art craftsmanship. Constructed with solid wooden legs a...
Fabric, Textile, Wood
Studio Made Bench in Steel, Leather, Tapestry Fabric
Located in Greensboro, NC
Studio Made Bench in Steel, Leather, Tapestry Fabric Truly unique and very well built steel bench with inset resin "gems", woven leather sides and tapestry fabric seat. 40 x 22 x 2...
Steel
Vintage-Style Pearl Leather Trunk Bench
Located in Westwood, NJ
Vintage-style pearl leather trunk bench. A fully functional trunk that hinges open to reveal storage. The padded leather exterior makes it a great bench ...
Leather, Wood
Antique French Church Pew Bench Double Seat Oak
Located in Tyler, TX
UNIQUE Carved Oak Antique French Double Church Pew, Entry Bench, Settee or Banquette c.1900-20 ~~Classic French flair decorator piece~~ Perfect for living area seating, entry, hall...
Oak
Santa Rosa Bench in White Oak
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Santa Rosa bench is a simple piece of seating for the well appointed interior. Its clean lines, hand turned base, and wedged through tenons amount to a design that is at home in ...
Oak, Walnut
$4,060Sale Price|30% Off
H 33 in W 50 in D 54 in
Vintage French Walnut Tete a Tete Double Seat Settee Parlor Bench 54"
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century French walnut Tete A Tete / sofa settee / conversation lounge chair featuring art deco styling with cabriole legs and double sided seating. These benches are also known ...
Upholstery, Walnut
$1,467Sale Price|20% Off
H 17.72 in W 29.53 in D 11.82 in
Rustic Hand-Carved Wood Bench with Organic Free-Form Top, 1940s
Located in Benalmadena, ES
This bench was hand-carved from a single thick slab of dark hardwood in the 1940s, reflecting the wabi-sabi sensibility that favors irregular, organic forms over strict symmetry. The...
Wood
$2,400
H 38 in W 46.75 in D 18 in
Vienna Secessionist Bentwood Cane Loveseat Settee Bench by JJ Kohn 1880/1920's
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional bentwood settee, loveseat, bench, by J J Kohn. This charming bench is in excellent, original, clean and ready to use condition, free of damage or repairs. Executed in Au...
Cane, Beech
Storage Bench Decorated with Elephants
Located in Kastrup, DK
Artistic storage bench, naïve and charming in its design. Shape of elephants in amber lacquer between elephants, at the end decorated with vases and flow...
Wood
Bamboo Bench – 1970s
Located in Roma, RM
Bamboo Bench – 1970s Product details Bamboo structure with rush bindings. Dimensions: 120 W x 90 H x 65 D cm Seat height: 40 cm
Bamboo, Straw
Italian Brutalist Carved Wood Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning carved wood bench from Italy, 1950s. Brutalist design with plank wood seat, lovely carved wood beam back and angled tapered legs. Original wood finish shows nice age and pat...
Wood
Beautiful Rattan & Bamboo Bench
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Stunning small rattan & bamboo bench having curved ends and lovely shape. Well made and beautiful.
Bamboo, Rattan
Lane Cedar Lined Cherry Upholstered Storage Bench Blanket Chest
Located in Germantown, MD
A Lane Altavista Cedar Lined Cherry upholstered seat storage bench or blanket chest in good vintage condition. Panelized front with two faux drawers mounte...
Brass
$3,200
H 17 in W 53 in D 18 in
Mid Century Modern Cedar Walnut Hope Chest Bench Naugahyde Upholstery Tufted
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid Century Modern Cedar Walnut Hope Chest Bench Naugahyde Upholstery Tufted MINT!
Brass, Stainless Steel
Antique Indian Damchiya Bench trunk in Patinated Teak Carved Wood
Located in San Diego, CA
Antique Imported Indian Damchiya Bench , a unique distressed green finish, with hidden compartment imported from India 30 years ago, and never used sav...
Teak
Vintage Rattan Bench, Italy, 1960s
Located in Charmes, FR
Rattan bench with brass finish. Mid-century period. Excellent condition, no faults to report.
Bamboo, Rattan
Live Edge Bench
Located in Jacksonville Beach, FL
Bleached Free Form Bench I Fallen timber has been hand sawn, sanded and assembled to be repurposed into a beautiful bench. The piece expresses its character with various unique feat...
Teak
Reclaimed Antique Wooden Bench
Located in Jacksonville Beach, FL
Solid wood is reclaimed and repurposed into an organic work of functional art. This bench features an unique silhouette while remaining comfortable. The reclaimed nature of the bench...
Teak
Antique 1926 Pine Eastern European Storage Bench with Original Paint
Located in Centennial, CO
A charming antique pine Eastern European (likely Hungarian) long storage bench with skillfully painted floral and grain painted decoration. The paint is original to the bench and it ...
Pine, Paint
Handsome Bamboo Bench with Custom Cushion
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Vintage bamboo bench with custom made cushion. Beautifully constructed with an interesting lattice style fretwork on the siding. Bench is lightweight but still very sturdy. The latti...
Upholstery, Bamboo
Sculptural Scroll Rattan Mini Bench Side Table
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, rattan mini bench or side table you could hope to find. In original and unfinished condition. Outstanding design is ex...
Rattan
Gorgeous Bamboo Bohemian French Bench 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 1960s French Mid-Century Modern bench, the organic beauty of the bamboo materials is timeless and classic, making bamboo furniture incredibly versatile. The bench is in per...
Bamboo
Natural German Carved Country Farmhouse Bench in Oak
Located in Voorburg, NL
This lovely, rare country farm oak bench was found in the south of Germany. These types of benches were commonplace in German and Eastern Europe farmhouses early 20th century. Hand c...
Oak
Vintage Italian Bamboo Sofa with Cushions from the 1970s
Located in Oirlo, LI
Vintage Italian Bamboo Sofa with Cushions from the 1970s Discover the charm of a bygone era with this beautiful Italian bamboo sofa from the 1970s. This stylish sofa is not only an...
Fabric, Bamboo
Vintage Rattan Bench - French Design, 1970s
Located in Oirlo, LI
Vintage Rattan Bench - French Design, 1970s Discover the charm of a bygone era with this beautiful vintage rattan bench, an authentic piece fro...
Bamboo
Late 20th Century Boho Chic Coastal Style Rattan Vanity Bench
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage late 20th century Boho chic coastal style rattan vanity bench. Circa 1990s Features a off white rattan body with carved wooden details on the scrolled ends. In excellent ne...
Rattan, Twine