Bohemian Rocking Chairs
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.
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1970s Italian Vintage Bohemian Rocking Chairs
Cane, Bentwood
Mid-20th Century Romanian Bohemian Rocking Chairs
Beech
1960s Dutch Vintage Bohemian Rocking Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Rocking Chairs
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane
20th Century Taiwanese Bohemian Rocking Chairs
Bamboo
2010s Mexican Bohemian Rocking Chairs
Rattan
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Rocking Chairs
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Rocking Chairs
Plastic, Bamboo
Mid-20th Century American Bohemian Rocking Chairs
Upholstery, Wicker, Wood
1950s American Vintage Bohemian Rocking Chairs
Wicker, Rattan
1960s Italian Vintage Bohemian Rocking Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Bohemian Rocking Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan
1970s Italian Vintage Bohemian Rocking Chairs
Cane, Bentwood
1960s Czech Vintage Bohemian Rocking Chairs
Cane, Beech
1970s Italian Vintage Bohemian Rocking Chairs
Chrome
1960s Italian Vintage Bohemian Rocking Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan
1950s Italian Vintage Bohemian Rocking Chairs
Rattan
Early 20th Century Austrian Bohemian Rocking Chairs
Beech
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Rocking Chairs
Faux Bamboo, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Bohemian Rocking Chairs
Leather
Late 20th Century British Bohemian Rocking Chairs
Bamboo, Wicker
Mid-20th Century American Bohemian Rocking Chairs
Upholstery, Wicker, Wood
20th Century American Bohemian Rocking Chairs
Brass
20th Century Bohemian Rocking Chairs
Leather