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.
Coastal Style Rattan Loveseat by Whitecraft Rattan Inc, Miami. FL. Circa 1970s
By Whitecraft
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Coastal Style Rattan Loveseat by Whitecraft Rattan Inc, Miami. FL. Circa 1970s Features a bent rattan frame with an intricate and dynamic fluid design at the back and armrest...
Wicker, Rattan
Mid Century Bamboo Rattan Loveseat Boho Chic
Located in Bradenton, FL
20th Century Bohemian Chic Rattan Loveseat with plush, natural textile, yellow cushions. Loveseat features a sculpted rattan frame, showcasing intricate weaving and flowing curves th...
Textile, Rattan, Bamboo
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
Betty Cobonpue Rattan Reed Sculptural Loveseat
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, reeded rattan two pieces sectional sofa you could hope to find. In original and unfinished condition. Firm cushioning ...
Upholstery, Rattan, Reed
$1,450
H 27.25 in W 50 in D 32.625 in
Mid-Century Manou Bamboo Loveseat with Verner Panton Inspired Cushions, 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A distinctive Mid-Century Manou bamboo loveseat from the 1970s, radiating a relaxed, bohemian charm with a playful design twist. This piece stands out with its robust, organic frame ...
Bamboo, Fabric, Upholstery
New Black Wrought Iron Bench with Arms and Back
Located in Miami, FL
A wonderful French wrought iron Baguès style bench with lattice seat and scrolled arms. Cushion included.
Iron
Art Deco Style Bench
Located in Westwood, NJ
Art Deco Style Bench, a bold statement with a handsome tight back design featuring curved corners set upon a reeded carved frame and tapered legs. Dimensions: 55" W x 20" D x 24" H ...
Upholstery, Wood
$4,900 / item
H 19 in W 80 in D 15 in
Walnut and Corian Gallery Bench Mid-Century Modern inspired Minimal Handmade
By Figure Ground, Le Corbusier, Maarten van Severen, George Nakashima
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This bench is composed of a Corian top floating on an elegantly detailed walnut frame. It is large enough for one's imagination or a group conversation. Spanning 7' long, it commands environments while subtly disappearing like its double miter joints that waterfall into the walnut grain. The bench is sawn from long hand-selected boards, carefully milled with a miter joint detail that cascades or 'waterfalls' a continuous grain from the seat down through the legs. To further accentuate the bench's slender span, we chose a double miter cut on the edge profile that almost makes the Bench's thickness at first glance disappear. The white-to-walnut bench refines the moment of repose. Its minimalism is as seductive as its touch to the senses. This bench is versatile and can just as easily define a vestibule or gallery window as it will sit aside a matching dining table. Finished in Tung oil it maintains a natural look and feel for the locally sourced black walnut. This item is available in custom sizes or finishes upon request. Due to natural materials used, the object received will be unique in material figuring and coloration. No item assembly or installation is necessary. Care for the object is minimal and can be conditioned every 2 years to maintain the original finish. All of our pieces are originally designed and handmade in the Brooklyn, NY based Figure+Ground studio; we don't believe in the separation of design and fabrication. Each item is handcrafted, serialized, and shipped with a “Certificate of Authenticity”, documenting its place in history. Own an original Figure+Ground Piece...
Oak, Walnut
Mid Century Boho Chic Faux Bamboo Rattan Chair
Located in Plainview, NY
A quality Mid Century Boho Chic faux bamboo and Rattan armchair. Finely carved , the chair features curved arms resting on a rattan seat. The back of the chair is slightly curved pro...
Faux Bamboo, Rattan
$695
H 33 in W 49 in D 29 in
Mid Century Bentwood Bamboo Style Loveseat Sofa by Heywood Wakefield c. 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Voguish two section loveseat with a bentwood faux bamboo frame , and original turquoise vinyl upholstered cushions. This chic sofa is in good, original condition, the wood finish s...
Upholstery, Bentwood
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
Luciano Frigerio Swashbuckler Brutalist Leather Loveseat, 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brutalist 'Swashbuckler' loveseat by Luciano Frigerio, produced in Italy during the 1970s. The carved wood frame features thick rectangular splayed legs and a continuous wraparound b...
Leather, Wood
$3,800 / set
H 34.5 in W 23.75 in D 51.25 in
Sculptural Split Reed Lounge Chair and Ottoman in the Manner of Betty Cobonpue
Located in Houston, TX
Sculptural split reed lounge chair and ottoman in the manner of Betty Cobonpue. The chair dimensions are 34.5"H x 23.75"W x 51.25"D. The ottoman dimensions are 18.25"H x 23.25"W x 21...
Rattan, Reed
Vintage Brighton Pavilion Pagoda Loveseat, Bamboo & Rattan, 1950s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Charming Brighton Pavillion Pagoda style loveseat with beautiful fretwork back and sides. Very fine detail. A beautiful and special piece. Use as is or ad...
Bamboo, Rattan
$3,250 / set
H 26 in W 30 in D 24 in
Pair of Betty Cobonpue Sculptural Split Reed Rattan Low Lounge Chairs
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Pair of Betty Cobonpue Sculptural Split Reed Rattan Low Lounge Chairs. In good condition with some reed losses at the base of chairs.
Reed
$3,730
H 29.53 in W 47.25 in D 30.32 in
Two-Seat “Ecco” Loveseat by Slettvoll in Cognac Leather and Rattan, Norway 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
Two-Seat “Ecco” Loveseat by Slettvoll in Cognac Leather and Patinated Rattan, Norway, 1970s This beautifully preserved two-seat “Ecco” loveseat by Slettvoll Manilla Furniture, part ...
Leather, Bamboo, Rattan
Rattan Conversation Chair by Vivai del Sud, 1980s
Located in Oirlo, LI
Handcrafted with exceptional skill, this striking rattan conversation chair from Vivai Del Sud showcases a flowing serpentine design that captivates from every angle. Designed in Fra...
Bamboo, Rattan
Sold
H 32.75 in W 71 in D 32.5 in
2000s Pacific Green Cayenne Loveseat Sofa in new Palm Leaf Upholstery Palm wood
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Pacific green is a sustainable furniture brand sourcing palm hardwood from non fruit producing palm trees in Fiji. Designed after river rafts you would find in the jungle, the palm ...
Fabric, Palmwood
Vintage Boho Chic Rattan Loveseat with Floral Upholstery
Located in Freehold, NJ
This vintage loveseat sofa features white washed rattan frame with bentwood arm rests and removable cushions with original floral upholstery. Matching three seater sofa available s...
Upholstery, Rattan
Wicker love seat, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Gorgeous wicker and bamboo love seat/2 seater sofa wich beautiful curves. Very well made piece of furniture for in and outside use. Bohemian style 1970s - France Very good condit...
Wicker
Vintage Coastal Rattan Loveseat after Brown Jordan
Located in Trenton, NJ
Embrace the charm of cozy, intimate seating with this vintage coastal rattan loveseat after Brown Jordan, a piece that perfectly marries comfor...
Upholstery, Rattan
Sold
H 32 in W 65 in D 34 in
2000s Pacific Green "Cayenne" two seater Sofa Cognac Leather and Palm wood
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
The Pacific Green “Cayenne” two seater is an elegant sofa with an exotic infusion. The panel features are influenced by the construction of Polynesian canoes where wood panels were l...
Leather, Palmwood
Sold
H 30 in W 64 in D 32.5 in
Late 20th Century Boho Chic Rattan & Wicker Tuxedo Style Upholstered Loveseats
Located in Topeka, KS
Splendid vintage Boho Chic rattan and wicker tuxedo style upholstered loveseat sofas, a pair. Comprised of rattan & wicker frames and both loveseats wear a beautiful contemporary fabric with colors of blue, green, pink, & white. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. The wicker has inherent color variations. The righthand upper corner has a very small fray in the fabric and the wicker was repaired on the lower right side of one loveseat. There may be a couple of stubborn stains in the fabric but nothing outstanding and some of the decorative stitching in the quilting is missing in the seat cushions. It’s hard to see. They have been professionally cleaned. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. circa, Late 20th century. Don’t these loveseats look like they belong in an episode of The Golden Girls?? We sure think so… and we absolutely LOVE them!! (And The Golden Girls too, of course!!) This is a pair of tuxedo style loveseat...
Fabric, Wicker, Rattan, Foam
Sold
H 50.01 in W 28.94 in D 30.32 in
Boho Chic Style 1960’s Wicker and Cane Hanging Chair by Rohe Noordwolde
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and rare Boho Chic Style hand-woven bamboo and cane rattan chair designed and made by Rohé Noordwolde in the Netherlands in the 1960’s. The chair features a dramatic high arch top and was constructed with integral arms with wonderful dynamic organic curves and shapes. The chair works equally well inside or outoors, and would become a magical place to sit, float and relax away the hours with the addition of blankets, pillows and cushions. Unlike most pieces of furniture which can sometimes crowd or dominate a space, the suspended bamboo and cane chair...
Metal
Vintage Rattan Sofa Love Seat
Located in IT
This two seat vintage rattan sofa was found in a villa in the South of France. The owner believed it to be Brasilian rattan. Beautiful woven desig...
Rattan
Vintage Comfort Designs Roll Arm Loveseat After Vivai del Sud
By Comfort Designs, Inc., Vivai del Sud
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fantastic vintage Comfort Designs loveseat. Done in the iconic style of Vivai Del Sud. A brilliant roll arm shape with real chrome detail. Beautiful bold print done is a cozy velvete...
Chrome
Vintage Baker Distressed Leather Knole Loveseat
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Incredible vintage Baker Knole loveseat. Beautiful distressed leather in a rich brown color. Carved artichokes adorn the back wrapped in. Swag cord and tas...
Leather
Palmwood Wrapped Cognac Leather Sofa, Pacific Green Furniture, 1990's
Located in Culver City, CA
This Pacific Green designed Moorea sofa is absolutely stunning. This gorgeous patinated cognac leather with polished palmwood wrapped frame that has leather bindings and accents. The attention to detail is just incredible. The sofa has wonderful patina on the seat and arms that give its worn leather a great "lived in" look that is so highly sought after. This piece looks like something that would be in a Tommy Bahama styled beach home, or as a contemporary statement piece in a modern home. The only thing missing from this tableau is a mai-tai, a charcuterie, and a good book. Would look great in any modern, Mid-Century Modern, contemporary, boho chic, modernist or beach chic home. We currently have this piece in our gallery with Brazilian modern furniture...
Leather, Palmwood