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.
Loveseat with Ralph Lauren Zebra Print
Located in Munich, DE
Vintage loveseat re-designed with Ralph Lauren fabric for a special wow! The 1960's piece has been traditionally upholstered using down filling for the cushions.
Fabric, Wood
$2,450Sale Price|30% Off
Mid-Century Modern Bohemian Rattan & Split Reed Barrel Back Loveseat Sofa Chic
Located in Dayton, OH
A quaint vintage Bohemian barrel back loveseat, circa 1970s. Made from a contoured split reed frame with woven rattan panels. Features a white uph...
Fabric, Rattan, Reed
Vintage Coastal Cast Aluminum Settee
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fantastic vintage Coastal settee. A beautiful cast aluminum frame in a chic floral design. Fully restored with all new powder coating. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate
Aluminum
1970s Fine Rattan Green White Stripes McGuire Style Settee Sofa, set of 2
By McGuire
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, Organic McGuire style settees you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful set is...
Upholstery, Rattan, Wood
Vintage 1960's Wicker Rattan Patio Lounge Settee in Cohama Fabric
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Wonderfully sculpted cane rattan lounge settee. Circa 1960's. Newly refinished and upholstered in 1950's Cohama "Belvedere" screen print fabric. No breaks or damage.
Rattan, Wicker
$5,450 / set
H 36 in W 22 in D 22.32 in
Vintage set of 6 Tropical Vibe McGuire Rattan & Cane Dining Chairs c. 1970s
By McGuire, John and Elinor McGuire
Located in St. Louis, MO
Nice late 1970s vintage set of 6, California casual designed McGuire San Francisco dining chairs made of bent rattan and caning wit...
Upholstery, Cane, Rattan
$46,654 / set
H 31.5 in W 54.73 in D 24.81 in
Pair of 1970s Trix & Robert Haussmann for Knoll Black Leather Mirror Sofa Settee
By Robert and Trix Haussmann, Knoll
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of 1970s Trix & Robert Haussmann for Knoll 2-seat sofa settee. This pair is made in black leather and mirror. All original collectors condition. The Mirror Sofa...
Mirror, Leather
Louis XVI Style Black Leather Settee Sofa
Located in North York, ON
Louis XVI style black leather settee sofa. Luxuriously carved frame, made in Italy, in iconic Louis XVI style design. Finished in a rich medium w...
Metal
American Victorian Wicker Loveseat
By Larkin & Co.
Located in Southampton, NJ
Antique American Victorian natural wicker high back loveseat with spindles and bobbins on back and apron. New custom cushion upholstered in art N...
Brass
Old Hickory Barrel-Back Settee
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Chireno, TX
Old Hickory barrel-back settee with a bent hickory frame and a woven splint seat and back. Note: Regional differences in humidity and climate during shipp...
Hickory
Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Curved Sofa, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Curved four-seat sofa of Italian design, structure and legs in solid wood, velvet upholstery, 1950s production, Condition as shown in the photos, it is advisable to redo the upholstery.
Velvet, Beech, Fir
Mid-Century Modern Peter Hvidt Style Sofa
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique midcentury sofa features stylish curved armrests, original studded upholstery, and a unique finish. Please confirm item location (NY or ...
Upholstery
$4,500
H 34.75 in W 46.25 in D 23.5 in
Italian Mid-Century Settee - Sofà Carlo Mollino Style in Teal Green
Located in Houston, TX
Explore the elegance of this Italian mid-century style settee. Upholstered in a Teal/Green/Blue nubby bouclé fabric. Discover the timeless sophistication and comfort of this stylish ...
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage Old Hickory Hoop Settee with Woven Rattan Back and Seat
By Hickory Manufacturing Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Old Hickory hoop settee from the mid 20th century with woven rattan back and seat. This mid-20th-century Old Hickory hoop settee is a rustic masterpiece that seamlessly blends nat...
Wood, Rattan
Midcentury Organic Modern Bent Rattan Sofa Demilune Ends
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Divine midcentury organic modern bamboo rattan sofa or settee with demilune or crescent shaped ends. The bentwood rattan frame features a channel back conforming seat cushion with ne...
Fabric, Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
Edward Wormley Pair of Sofas / Settees
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Highland, IN
These lovely, lightly scaled sofas or loveseats designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, are not only an uncommon form, having a matched pair available is also very rare. They are stru...
Upholstery, Wood
$2,800
H 30 in W 52 in D 35 in
Mid-Century Modern Box Shape Rattan Cane Bamboo Loveseat Sofa Settee Mint!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern box shape rattan cane bamboo loveseat sofa settee mint!
Upholstery, Rattan, Cane
Mid Century Albini Style Bamboo Sofa Angraves of Leicester
Located in Leicester, GB
Mid Century Angraves Of Leicester Three Seater Sofa Bamboo Cane & Rattan Vintage Retro MCM A beautifully stylish mid century bamboo and rattan t...
Bamboo
Mid-Century Vintage Wicker Settee
Located in Troy, MI
Found in England, this two seater wicker and rattan two seater settee dates from the 1940s. No cushions found or included. We have three chairs from th...
Wicker, Rattan
Sold
H 37 in W 30 in D 34 in
Palmwood Wrapped Cognac Leather Lounge Chair, Pacific Green Furniture, 1990's
Located in Culver City, CA
This Pacific Green designed Moorea lounge chair is absolutely stunning. This gorgeous patinated cognac leather with polished palmwood wrapped frame that has leather bindings and acc...
Leather, Palmwood
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H 37 in W 30 in D 34 in
Cognac Leather Palmwood Wrapped Lounge Chair, Pacific Green Furniture, 1990's
Located in Culver City, CA
This Pacific Green designed Moorea lounge chair is absolutely stunning. This gorgeous patinated cognac leather with polished palmwood wrapped frame with leather bindings and accents. The attention to detail is just incredible. The lounge chair has some 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
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H 42 in W 64 in L 42 in
Cognac Leather and Rosewood Tavarua Settee, Pacific Green Furniture, 1990's
Located in Culver City, CA
This sofa / settee is absolutely stunning. This 2 seater sofa consists of a gorgeous patinated cognac leather with polished palmwood fan-back frame. The attention to detail is just incredible-- even the bottom base of the sofa is completely clad in leather. The Tavarua is one of the rarest of the Pacific Green Furniture...
Leather
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H 26.5 in W 34 in D 59 in
Vintage 1970s Boho Chic Tropical Bird Fabric Loveseat Sofa Couch Settee
Located in Dayton, OH
Quant loveseat or sofa, circa 1970s. Features a pink tropical bird fabric with bolster pillows and arm covers. Measures: 60”.
Upholstery
Moroccan Bohemian Style Small Settees
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Pair of modern Moroccan small settees with small roll cushion in Tony Duquette style, very nice armchairs. Bohemian orange multi-color fabric with happy...
Fabric