Bohemian Seating
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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Mid-20th Century American Bohemian Seating
Wicker
1960s Italian Vintage Bohemian Seating
Bamboo, Rattan
1970s Danish Vintage Bohemian Seating
Cherry
1950s French Vintage Bohemian Seating
Cord, Wood, Paint
1950s French Vintage Bohemian Seating
Cord, Wood, Paint
20th Century British Bohemian Seating
Cane, Rattan
1990s American Bohemian Seating
Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Down
Late 20th Century Philippine Bohemian Seating
Wicker
Early 20th Century Bohemian Seating
Bamboo, Rattan, Bentwood
1970s Unknown Vintage Bohemian Seating
Wicker
1980s Unknown Vintage Bohemian Seating
Upholstery, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Seating
Rattan, Wood, Wicker
1980s American Vintage Bohemian Seating
Textile, Walnut
1980s Vintage Bohemian Seating
Leather, Upholstery, Rattan
2010s Australian Bohemian Seating
Sheepskin
20th Century American Bohemian Seating
Rattan
Late 20th Century Unknown Bohemian Seating
Wicker, Glass
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Seating
Faux Bamboo, Rattan
1980s American Vintage Bohemian Seating
Upholstery, Wicker
Mid-20th Century English Bohemian Seating
Straw
1980s American Vintage Bohemian Seating
Leather, Upholstery, Rattan
1990s Bohemian Seating
Wicker, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Bohemian Seating
Chenille, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Philippine Bohemian Seating
Wicker, Rattan
1970s American Vintage Bohemian Seating
Bamboo, Rattan
1970s American Vintage Bohemian Seating
Leather, Rattan
Mid-20th Century French Bohemian Seating
Bamboo, Rattan
1970s Vintage Bohemian Seating
Leather, Bamboo
1970s Brazilian Vintage Bohemian Seating
Leather
1980s English Vintage Bohemian Seating
Textile, Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Seating
Bamboo, Rattan
20th Century Bohemian Seating
Bamboo
Early 2000s American Bohemian Seating
Upholstery, Seagrass, Wood, Down
1930s French Vintage Bohemian Seating
Wicker, Rattan
1980s Vintage Bohemian Seating
Leather, Cotton
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Seating
Upholstery, Bamboo
1980s American Vintage Bohemian Seating
Bamboo, Rattan
1970s Unknown Vintage Bohemian Seating
Upholstery, Rattan
1970s Vintage Bohemian Seating
Leather
1970s French Vintage Bohemian Seating
Bamboo
1970s American Vintage Bohemian Seating
Fabric, Rattan
1970s American Vintage Bohemian Seating
Upholstery, Rattan, Wood
1960s Italian Vintage Bohemian Seating
Cotton, Bamboo
1980s Thai Vintage Bohemian Seating
Upholstery, Wicker
Late 20th Century Bohemian Seating
Metal
Mid-20th Century Unknown Bohemian Seating
Upholstery, Rattan
Mid-20th Century American Bohemian Seating
Upholstery, Rattan
1950s Vintage Bohemian Seating
Wool, Rattan
1980s American Vintage Bohemian Seating
Bamboo, Cane
Late 20th Century Spanish Bohemian Seating
Upholstery, Wood
1980s Vietnamese Vintage Bohemian Seating
Canvas, Bamboo, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Unknown Bohemian Seating
Wrought Iron
2010s Mexican Bohemian Seating
Wicker
1970s Philippine Vintage Bohemian Seating
Upholstery, Cane, Rattan
1970s French Vintage Bohemian Seating
Wicker
Late 20th Century Bohemian Seating
Cotton, Wicker, Foam
1990s Unknown Bohemian Seating
Rattan, Twine
1980s American Vintage Bohemian Seating
Rattan
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Seating
Fabric, Rattan, Reed
1970s American Vintage Bohemian Seating
Upholstery, Rattan