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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1950s French Vintage Bohemian Seating
Cord, Wood, Paint, Rush
1960s Italian Vintage Bohemian Seating
Bamboo, Rattan
20th Century Italian Bohemian Seating
Wrought Iron
1980s American Vintage Bohemian Seating
Bamboo, Rattan
1970s Unknown Vintage Bohemian Seating
Wicker
Mid-20th Century American Bohemian Seating
Iron
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Seating
Rattan, Wood, Wicker
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Bohemian Seating
Upholstery, Wood, Suede
Late 20th Century Bohemian Seating
Cotton, Wicker, Foam
20th Century Bohemian Seating
Metal
1980s American Vintage Bohemian Seating
Textile, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Seating
Bamboo, Rattan
1990s American Bohemian Seating
Rattan
1930s Danish Vintage Bohemian Seating
Leather, Oak
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Seating
Faux Bamboo, Rattan
1980s American Vintage Bohemian Seating
Upholstery, Wicker
1990s American Bohemian Seating
Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Down
Early 2000s American Bohemian Seating
Upholstery, Seagrass, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Bohemian Seating
Textile, Wood
2010s British Bohemian Seating
Linen, Upholstery, Wood
1970s American Vintage Bohemian Seating
Bamboo, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Seating
Wicker, Rattan
1990s Bohemian Seating
Wicker, Rattan
1960s European Vintage Bohemian Seating
Wicker, Rattan
1980s American Vintage Bohemian Seating
Leather, Upholstery, Rattan
Early 2000s American Bohemian Seating
Upholstery, Seagrass, Wood, Down
1980s American Vintage Bohemian Seating
Upholstery, Wood
1960s American Vintage Bohemian Seating
Leather, Upholstery, Bamboo, Rattan
2010s Australian Bohemian Seating
Sheepskin
1970s Swiss Vintage Bohemian Seating
Textile, Pine
1970s Vintage Bohemian Seating
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
1980s Unknown Vintage Bohemian Seating
Upholstery, Rattan
1960s American Vintage Bohemian Seating
Brass
1990s Moroccan Bohemian Seating
Leather, Wood, Paint
1990s Bohemian Seating
Cotton, Wood, Rope
20th Century Philippine Bohemian Seating
Rattan
Early 20th Century Bohemian Seating
Metal
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Seating
Fabric, Foam, Wood
1970s Philippine Vintage Bohemian Seating
Rattan
1970s American Vintage Bohemian Seating
Leather, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Unknown Bohemian Seating
Faux Leather, Cedar
20th Century British Bohemian Seating
Cane, Rattan
1970s Vintage Bohemian Seating
Leather
1970s Vintage Bohemian Seating
Leather, Bamboo
Mid-20th Century Philippine Bohemian Seating
Wicker, Rattan
20th Century Italian Bohemian Seating
Brass
Mid-20th Century Dutch Bohemian Seating
Sheepskin, Cane
Late 20th Century Spanish Bohemian Seating
Upholstery, Wood
1980s Vintage Bohemian Seating
Leather, Upholstery, Rattan
1950s Hong Kong Vintage Bohemian Seating
Terracotta
1970s Philippine Vintage Bohemian Seating
Upholstery, Rattan, Wood
Late 20th Century Philippine Bohemian Seating
Wicker
1980s American Vintage Bohemian Seating
Leather, Upholstery, Rattan
2010s American Bohemian Seating
Wool, Down
Late 20th Century Unknown Bohemian Seating
Glass, Wicker
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Seating
Wicker, Bamboo
Late 20th Century Philippine Bohemian Seating
Reed
1970s American Vintage Bohemian Seating
Upholstery, Rattan
1970s Brazilian Vintage Bohemian Seating
Leather
Mid-20th Century Swedish Bohemian Seating
Velvet, Teak





