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.
Antique Shanxi Province Elm Opium Bed
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Shanxi Province Elm Opium Bed / Coffee Table This Antique Shanxi Province Elm Opium Bed / Coffee Table is a rare find from the 1900s. It is made of ...
Elm
IC-19 Daybed, Daybed lamp with a golden domed sky by Studio Josha
Located in ZUTPHEN, NL
Hand made collectible-design sofa lamp from the IC-Series by Studio Josha. All pieces in this series are based on his hand drawn sketches, copied one to one in the 3rd dimensions. T...
Gold Leaf
$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
$10,971 / item
Handmade Copper Day Bed, Metal Clad Chaise
By Stephanie Odegard Collection, Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
A Copper chaise is clad in hand-applied Copper metal over a teak and engineered wood structure. The piece combines generous lounge proportions with the warmth of hand-applied copper ...
Copper, Sheet Metal
$8,077Sale Price|20% Off
H 28.35 in W 81.5 in D 44.1 in
Modern Unfinished Curved Sofa, Pearl Velvet, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Modern Unfinished Curved Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Unfinished curved sofa pushes the boundaries of contemporary design, celebrating organic beauty and masterful craftsmanship through a daring yet graceful form. Created for those who embrace the unconventional, its sculptural silhouette blurs the line between art and function. A true work of visionary design, the Unfinished curved sofa invites a fresh perspective on modern luxury, where authenticity meets uncompromising comfort. Designed by Rute Martins, Greenapple's Creative Director. The Unfinished Sofa...
Fabric, Bouclé, Wood
$3,326 / set
H 27.17 in W 36.23 in D 81.11 in
Mid-Century Modern Italian Pair of Bamboo and Wicker Sofa Beds, 1960s
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian pair of bamboo and wicker sofa beds or single beds. The beds need a mattress of cm. 85 x 190 (Standard Italian single bed size).
Bamboo, Rattan
Maison Regain Daybed in Solid Elm
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Maison Regain, daybed, solid elm, fabric, France, 1980s. A Maison Regain daybed, whose structure is composed primarily of solid elm, imparts a sense of warmth and organic texture to...
Fabric, Elm
19th Century French Napoleon III Walnut Daybed or Bench
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive 19th century walnut daybed or bench seat made in the grand French Napoleon III period. The walnut frame features large round padd...
Fabric, Walnut
ClassiCon Eileen Gray Daybed Original Vintage Day Bed
By Eileen Gray
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Vintage daybed with the name Day Bed by Eileen Gray. Manufactured by Classicon. Classic all time piece of furniture by the original producer. Black leather and chrome tubular steel ...
Steel, Chrome
$3,326
H 31.89 in W 79.93 in D 31.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Italian Bamboo Sofa Bed by Vivai del Sud. 1970s
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian bamboo sofa by Vivai del Sud. This sofa can become a comfortable single bed. From the part under the seat another bed can be pulled out. The bedsteads are...
Bamboo
$12,650
H 31.75 in W 95 in D 54.5 in
19th Century Qing Dynasty Opium Daybed with Rattan Top and Removable Railings
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Qing Dynasty period opium daybed from the 19th century, with woven rattan top and removable railings. This 19th-century Qing Dynasty opium daybed is a b...
Wood, Rattan
$1,680Sale Price|40% Off
H 39 in W 76 in D 48 in
French Iron Bed, Early 20th Century Neoclassical Design, Patina Finish
Located in Buchanan, NY
A striking French folding iron bed, circa 1900, designed for placement against a wall and equally at home as a daybed or guest bed. Its airy, sculptural silhouette is defined by hand-forged scrollwork, a decorative center crest, and a softly weathered iron surface with a beautiful natural patina. At 76 inches wide, it makes a distinctive statement in a bedroom, dressing room, library, or covered porch. The folding construction adds both charm and practicality, while the aged finish gives the piece the authentic character only time can create. This French iron bed...
Iron
Leather and Brass studded Day bed
Located in Faversham, GB
An exceptional fully reclinable brass studded daybed in a rich brown cognac leather. The daybed has two extendable arms, with four adjustable gradients for each arm. The daybed can ...
Brass
$5,856
H 26.78 in W 78.75 in D 43.71 in
Pierre Chapo Mid-Century L02A Elm Single Day Bed (1 available)
Located in London, GB
An elm original Pierre Chapo bed. Loui model, L02A. ONE AVAILABLE Ideal as a single bed or a day bed. PRICES ARE EXCLUSIVE OF VAT. Good vintage condition, occasional scuffs and ...
Elm
Antique French Red and White Striped Day Bed
Located in Hudson, NY
This antique French daybed is freshly upholstered in 100% Belgian linen with a thick Ruby stripe, rotary screen printed in London exclusively for Buchanan Studio...
Linen
19th Century French Carved Wood Day Bed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible empire style carved wood daybed from France, late 19th century. Long oak wood frame with high sides showing beautiful carved rosette detail. Newly added blue linen cushion...
Linen, Oak
Sold
H 23.63 in W 79.93 in D 37.01 in
Rare vintage postmodern leather & palmwood daybed by Pacific Green, c1990s
Located in Hastings, GB
A rare postmodern leather & palmwood daybed by Pacific Green, c1990s. Tan leather has animal print cowhide inserts. The palmwood head and back rests are trimmed with tooled leather b...
Hide, Leather, Palmwood
1970s Monumental Rattan Daybed and Chair, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, daybed and chair set you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful set is a statement and p...
Upholstery, Rattan
Striped Italian Bamboo Sofa or Daybed, Italy, 1970s
Located in Aartselaar, BE
Stunning bamboo daybed or sofa from the 1970s. Sourced in Italy. The open structure of the frame gives the sofa a very elegant feel and it makes it look beautiful from any angle. T...
Fabric, Wood, Bamboo, Rattan
Winged-Arm Hand Carved Teak Daybed with White Linen Cushion
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Teak is prized for its durability and natural water resistance making this daybed a great addition to a luxe outdoor setting, or certainly, a sophisticated living room de la vie de b...
Linen, Teak