Bohemian Settees
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.
Late 20th Century Bohemian Settees
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Settees
Fabric, Rattan, Reed
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Settees
Fabric, Rattan, Reed
Mid-20th Century German Bohemian Settees
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Bohemian Settees
Steel
Late 20th Century Bohemian Settees
Upholstery
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Settees
Wood
20th Century American Bohemian Settees
Upholstery, Bamboo, Rattan
Mid-20th Century American Bohemian Settees
Brass
1970s Italian Vintage Bohemian Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
1970s Vintage Bohemian Settees
Cotton
1860s Danish Antique Bohemian Settees
Mahogany
1950s Italian Vintage Bohemian Settees
Velvet, Beech, Fir
1930s English Vintage Bohemian Settees
Fabric
1960s Vintage Bohemian Settees
Rattan
1980s American Vintage Bohemian Settees
Velvet, Walnut
Mid-20th Century English Bohemian Settees
Wicker, Rattan
1990s Fijian Bohemian Settees
Leather, Palmwood
1990s Fijian Bohemian Settees
Palmwood, Leather
1990s Oceanic Bohemian Settees
Leather
1970s Vintage Bohemian Settees
Upholstery
20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Settees
Fabric