Bohemian Ottomans and Poufs
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.
20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Ottomans and Poufs
Silk
20th Century American Bohemian Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Fabric
Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Ottomans and Poufs
Leather
1990s Bohemian Ottomans and Poufs
Chenille, Cotton, Wood
1970s Philippine Vintage Bohemian Ottomans and Poufs
Wicker, Rattan
1960s Turkish Vintage Bohemian Ottomans and Poufs
Hemp, Wood
Late 20th Century Bohemian Ottomans and Poufs
Cotton, Wicker, Foam
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Ottomans and Poufs
Cotton, Wicker, Foam
1980s English Vintage Bohemian Ottomans and Poufs
Textile, Upholstery, Wood
1970s American Vintage Bohemian Ottomans and Poufs
Wicker
1990s Moroccan Bohemian Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Wood, Paint
1990s Philippine Bohemian Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan, Seagrass
2010s American Bohemian Ottomans and Poufs
Velvet
20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Ottomans and Poufs
Leather
2010s Australian Bohemian Ottomans and Poufs
Sheepskin
20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Ottomans and Poufs
Leather
20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Ottomans and Poufs
Wool, Cotton, Sequins
2010s American Bohemian Ottomans and Poufs
Leather
2010s American Bohemian Ottomans and Poufs
Wool
1970s American Vintage Bohemian Ottomans and Poufs
Brass
1990s Moroccan Bohemian Ottomans and Poufs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bohemian Ottomans and Poufs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Bohemian Ottomans and Poufs
Natural Fiber
2010s Italian Bohemian Ottomans and Poufs
Leather
1980s English Vintage Bohemian Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Walnut
1950s American Vintage Bohemian Ottomans and Poufs
Rattan
20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Ottomans and Poufs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bohemian Ottomans and Poufs
Leather
20th Century Bohemian Ottomans and Poufs
Wool
Early 2000s American Bohemian Ottomans and Poufs
Wicker
1970s Hong Kong Vintage Bohemian Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Rattan
Mid-20th Century American Bohemian Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Rattan, Bamboo, Upholstery
1970s Moroccan Vintage Bohemian Ottomans and Poufs
Metal
1970s American Vintage Bohemian Ottomans and Poufs
Wicker
20th Century American Bohemian Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Rattan
1950s Egyptian Vintage Bohemian Ottomans and Poufs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Bohemian Ottomans and Poufs
Metal, Iron
21st Century and Contemporary English Bohemian Ottomans and Poufs
Textile, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Bohemian Ottomans and Poufs
Metal, Iron
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Wood
1970s Moroccan Vintage Bohemian Ottomans and Poufs
Leather