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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20th Century Italian Bohemian Seating
Wrought Iron
1960s Italian Vintage Bohemian Seating
Bamboo, Rattan
Early 2000s American Bohemian Seating
Upholstery, Seagrass, Wood
1970s Danish Vintage Bohemian Seating
Cherry
Mid-20th Century American Bohemian Seating
Wicker
20th Century British Bohemian Seating
Cane, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Chinese Bohemian Seating
Rattan
Late 20th Century Philippine Bohemian Seating
Wicker
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Seating
Rattan, Wood, Wicker
1990s American Bohemian Seating
Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Down
Late 20th Century Bohemian Seating
Cotton, Wicker, Foam
1980s Unknown Vintage Bohemian Seating
Upholstery, Rattan
1980s American Vintage Bohemian Seating
Upholstery, Wood
1950s French Vintage Bohemian Seating
Cord, Wood, Paint
1970s Unknown Vintage Bohemian Seating
Wicker
1960s French Vintage Bohemian Seating
Metal
1950s French Vintage Bohemian Seating
Cord, Wood, Paint
1980s American Vintage Bohemian Seating
Textile, Walnut
1990s Bohemian Seating
Wicker, Rattan
1980s American Vintage Bohemian Seating
Upholstery, Wicker
2010s Australian Bohemian Seating
Sheepskin
1970s American Vintage Bohemian Seating
Bamboo, Rattan
1980s American Vintage Bohemian Seating
Leather, Upholstery, Rattan
20th Century American Bohemian Seating
Rattan
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Seating
Faux Bamboo, Rattan
Late 20th Century Unknown Bohemian Seating
Wicker, Glass
1980s American Vintage Bohemian Seating
Bamboo, Rattan
20th Century British Bohemian Seating
Bamboo
1990s Moroccan Bohemian Seating
Leather, Wood, Paint
Early 2000s American Bohemian Seating
Upholstery, Seagrass, Wood, Down
1960s American Vintage Bohemian Seating
Brass
1980s English Vintage Bohemian Seating
Textile, Upholstery, Wood
1960s Italian Vintage Bohemian Seating
Cotton, Bamboo
Mid-20th Century American Bohemian Seating
Iron
1970s Unknown Vintage Bohemian Seating
Upholstery, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Philippine Bohemian Seating
Wicker, Rattan
1960s French Vintage Bohemian Seating
Metal
Mid-20th Century Danish Bohemian Seating
Sheepskin, Cane
1980s Vintage Bohemian Seating
Leather, Cotton
1970s French Vintage Bohemian Seating
Bamboo
1970s American Vintage Bohemian Seating
Fabric, Rattan
1970s American Vintage Bohemian Seating
Leather, Rattan
1970s Swiss Vintage Bohemian Seating
Textile, Pine
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Seating
Fabric, Rattan, Reed
1980s Vintage Bohemian Seating
Leather, Upholstery, Rattan
Late 20th Century Spanish Bohemian Seating
Upholstery, Wood
1970s Philippine Vintage Bohemian Seating
Upholstery, Cane, Rattan
1980s Vietnamese Vintage Bohemian Seating
Canvas, Bamboo, Rattan
Late 20th Century Australian Bohemian Seating
Hide, Leather, Palmwood
Late 20th Century Philippine Bohemian Seating
Reed
Mid-20th Century American Bohemian Seating
Upholstery, Rattan
1970s Vintage Bohemian Seating
Leather, Bamboo
1970s American Vintage Bohemian Seating
Wicker, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Unknown Bohemian Seating
Wrought Iron
1970s Brazilian Vintage Bohemian Seating
Leather
1960s Dutch Vintage Bohemian Seating
Metal
1970s French Vintage Bohemian Seating
Wicker
Early 20th Century Chinese Bohemian Seating
Elm
2010s American Bohemian Seating
Wool, Down
1930s French Vintage Bohemian Seating
Wicker, Rattan