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.
A pair of Bohemian Coastal Style Rattan Footstools / Ottomans. Circa 1980s
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of Vintage Bohemian Coastal Style Rattan Footstools / Ottomans. Circa 1980s Features bent rattan frames and removable round cushions. In excellent original condition with ver...
Upholstery, Rattan
Gabriella Crespi Bohemian 72 Ottoman Diagonal Bouclé Dedar 007 for GUBI
By Gabriella Crespi, Gubi
Located in New York, NY
The Bohemian ‘72 Collection brings together Gabriella Crespi’s interest in natural materials, her fascination with stacked sculptural forms, and her curiosity about Eastern cultures ...
Upholstery, Rattan
Handcrafted Vintage Moroccan Leather Poufs in Bohemian Style
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Pair of large vintage round Moroccan leather poufs, handcrafted in camel leather. Hand tooled leather stool ottoman embroidered on the top ...
Leather
1950s Burnt Tortoise Bamboo Foldable Footstool
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a stunning stool, circa the 1950s. This piece is crafted from bamboo, a lightweight and sustainable material, its appeal is enhanced by a burnt tortoise finish, giving it a distinct look. The burned bamboo...
Bamboo
A Pair of Coastal Style Rolling Footstools on Casters by Henry Link Furniture.
By Henry Link
Located in Miami, FL
A Pair of Coastal Style Rolling Footstools/ Benches on Casters by Henry Link Furniture. Circa 1980s Feature a wicker covered solid wood frame and a n...
Upholstery, Rattan
"Encilhaço" Stool, Inês Schertel, Brazilian Contemporary Design
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Full of personality, in order to create unique pieces, mixing ancient techniques for treating sheep wool with contemporary design and innovation, Inês Schertel...
Wool, Wood
De Sede Patchwork Black Leather Pouf
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous black leather pouf by Swiss designer De Sede with small rectangular patchwork. Perfect accent piece. Good vintage condition.
Leather
Brown Leather Pouf with Sheepskin Shearling Foot Stool
Located in Dural, AU
What a great way to add a stylish addition to your living room comfort with this brown leather pouf. Featuring an Italian grained leather trimmed with Australian curly wool shearling...
Sheepskin
Pair of Swedish Neoclassic Painted Footstools
Located in Essex, MA
Each with carved seat rail with set in seat raised on carved legs headed by paterae and tapered with reeded tassel and fluting joined by a turned X-form stretcher.
Other
$1,100 / item
H 19.3 in W 21.66 in D 12.6 in
Fuji Wood Stool, Minimalist and Modern Inspiration from Brazil by Tiago Curioni
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Fuji stool was created from the intersection of modern Scandinavian bend design and Japanese minimalism. This curious source of inspiration came f...
Bentwood
Pair of Vintage Franco Albini Style Rattan Pouf Ottoman Footstools
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Franco Albini Vittorio Bonacina (attr.) Rattan Pouf Ottoman Footstools, late 1950s / early 1960s. A striking looking and versatile piece of furniture, a great addition to any room. L...
Rattan
Pair of Midcentury Footstools, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of fabric, wood The fabric shows signs of use Good original condition.
Fabric, Wood
$2,808 / set
H 29.14 in W 19.69 in D 11.82 in
Set of Six Adjustable Architect Stools Designed by Friso Kramer
By Friso Kramer, Ahrend de Cirkel
Located in Antwerp, BE
Adjustable and swivel Industrial architect stools with seats are made in plywood, the base in gray lacquered metal.-The height is adjustable from 55 cm...
Metal
$1,400 / set
H 35 in W 18 in D 25 in
Set of Four Midcentury Tortoise Shell Style Burnt Bamboo Folding Chairs
By Ficks Reed
Located in Doylestown, PA
Beautiful set of four vintage tortoise shell burnt bamboo folding chairs. Great for extra side seating or dining chairs featuring an open weave rattan cane seat back and a space-savi...
Bamboo, Rattan
$4,000 / set
H 19.25 in W 23.5 in D 16 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern, Footstools, Beige Shearling, Mahogany, Italy, 1950s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Italian Mid-Century Modern, Footstools or Ottomans, Beige Sheepskin, Mahogany, Italy, 1950s A pair of Italian modernist footstools or ottomans from the 1950s, newly upholstered in g...
Sheepskin, Mahogany
Taylor King MCM Ottoman Footstool
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and handle all the shipping details. However, if you let us know what 1st Dibs is quoting you and give us your zip code, we can sometimes ship it for less and get it to you faster. For a shipping quote, click on "ASK THE SELLER" under the purchase button and provide your zip code. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A MCM Upholstered...
Cotton
$2,500
H 17.33 in Dm 29.53 in
Macaron Stool Designed by Daniel Basso and Estudio Florida, Argentina, 2022
By Daniel Basso, Estudio Florida
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
"Macaron" stool designed by Daniel Basso and Estudio Florida. Argentina, 2022. The Argentinian artist Daniel Basso joins the architecture studio Estudio Florida to create an everyday...
Fabric, Wood
$7,600 / set
H 19 in Dm 29 in
Pair of Directional Post Modern Poufs Ottomans in Curly Camel Teddy Bear Fabric
By Directional
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Timelessly sexy pair of poufs ottomans by Directional professionally reupholstered in soft camel teddy bear fabric rated highly durable. Upholstered pouf rests atop a channeled upholstered...
Upholstery, Faux Fur
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H 18 in W 20 in D 20 in
Mid-20th Century Refinished Bent Rattan Ottoman or Footstool Custom Upholstered
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
A cheerful and classic mid-century bent rattan ottoman that instantly brightens any space with its playful tropical flair. Beautifully refinished and reimagined, this versatile piece...
Upholstery, Rattan
Vintage Coastal Style, Boho Chic Rattan Ottoman / Accent Bench
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Coastal Style Boho Chic Rattan Ottoman / Bench. Circa 1960s Features an ornate rattan frame, a removable upholstered cushion, and a matc...
Wicker, Rattan
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H 15.75 in W 23.23 in D 13.78 in
60s Egyptian Leather Camel Saddle Stool Footstool Ottoman Pouffe Middle Eastern
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
Traditionally used to ride camels in the desert in the Middle East, this camel saddle was bought by a British serviceman who was stationed in Oman during the 1950s. We bought this lovely piece from his son. The wooden base is inlaid with brass studs and each leg decorated with a different motif depicting Pharaonic designs; ‘King Mena’ (or Menes) a pharaoh of the Early Dynastic...
Brass
Late 19th to Early 20th Century Oriental Rug Upholstered Bench
Located in Middleburg, VA
Late 19th Century to Early 20th Century Bench with Oriental rug Upholstery and Brass Nail Heads Measures: 17" H, 36" W, 11" D.
Upholstery, Wood
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H 16 in W 50 in D 29 in
Modern Handmade English Ottoman Upholstered in Turkish Carpet with Bun Feet
Located in Middleburg, VA
Modern Handmade English Ottoman Upholstered in Turkish Carpet with Bun Feet Beautiful bohemian style handmade exclusively for The Outpost by Harvey Brown. Rest your feet on this lar...
Textile, Wood
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H 10.5 in W 13 in D 11.5 in
White Rectangular Low Wicker Upholstered Foot Stool in White and Green
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A white-painted wicker footrest with a green upholstered top. This small wicker stool will be great as an accent piece in any space. It has a Trompe...
Fabric, Wicker, Wood
Sold
H 12.5 in Dm 14.5 in
Set 4 Vintage Peruvian Embossed Leather Wood Round Stool Bench Greek Key Aztec
Located in Shreveport, LA
Direct from England, included in our latest container from the antique fairs near London, England, is this fantastic set of four short stools!~ ~Gorgeous embossed leather, two of th...
Wood, Leather
Pier Luigi Colli Wrought Metal Footstools
Located in Sherborne, GB
Highly desirable wrought metal footstools with gold overlay, hammered dotted design. Upholstered in cream velvet. Italian, circa 1950s. Designed by Pier Luigi Colli. Pier Luigi C...
Metal
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H 9 in W 24 in D 24 in
Moroccan Vintage Tribal Floor Pillow Seat Cushion Made from a Tribal Kilim Rug
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Moroccan vintage floor pillow seat cushion made from a Tribal kilim flat weave Berber rug. Square shape with nice faded earth tone colors for the top and the bottom. Great addition f...
Wool
Moroccan Square Handcrafted Leather Ottoman Pouf
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Moroccan square handcrafted leather ottoman, pouf with saddle stitching. Handcrafted by artisan in Marrakech Morocco, Africa.
Leather
Moroccan Square Handcrafted Leather Ottoman Pouf
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Moroccan square handcrafted leather ottoman, pouf with saddle stitching. Handcrafted by artisan in Marrakech Morocco, Africa.
Leather
Moroccan Handcrafted Leather Ottoman, Pouf
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Moroccan handcrafted leather ottoman, with embroideries. Could be used a foot stool, or side table or ottoman. The Moroccan leather poufs are han...
Leather