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.
Find a collection of vintage Bohemian tables, mirrors, rugs and carpets, decorative objects and more furniture on 1stDibs.
20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Seating
Silk
20th Century American Bohemian Seating
Upholstery, Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Bohemian Seating
Wool, Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Bohemian Seating
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
1960s Czech Vintage Bohemian Seating
Rattan, Glass
1960s Italian Vintage Bohemian Seating
Rattan
1960s Italian Vintage Bohemian Seating
Cotton, Bamboo
1980s American Vintage Bohemian Seating
Upholstery, Rattan
1980s American Vintage Bohemian Seating
Upholstery, Rattan
Late 20th Century Bohemian Seating
Wrought Iron
Late 20th Century Unknown Bohemian Seating
Glass, Wicker
1980s American Vintage Bohemian Seating
Brass
1930s French Vintage Bohemian Seating
Wicker, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Seating
Wool, Bamboo
1970s French Vintage Bohemian Seating
Bamboo, Rattan
Late 20th Century Unknown Bohemian Seating
Bamboo, Rattan, Wood
Late 20th Century Bohemian Seating
Cotton
Late 20th Century Bohemian Seating
Brass
Late 20th Century Bohemian Seating
Wicker, Rattan
20th Century American Bohemian Seating
Chrome
Late 20th Century North American Bohemian Seating
Ceramic
20th Century Japanese Bohemian Seating
Bamboo, Rattan
Early 20th Century Unknown Bohemian Seating
Bamboo, Rattan
Early 2000s Fijian Bohemian Seating
Leather, Palmwood
1960s European Vintage Bohemian Seating
Bamboo
1980s Vintage Bohemian Seating
Bamboo, Rattan
Late 20th Century Bohemian Seating
Leather, Faux Bamboo
Late 20th Century North American Bohemian Seating
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Indonesian Bohemian Seating
Upholstery, Rope, Wood
1950s French Vintage Bohemian Seating
Upholstery, Wood
1990s American Bohemian Seating
Upholstery, Rattan
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Seating
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Bohemian Seating
Textile, Faux Bamboo
1960s French Vintage Bohemian Seating
Bouclé, Bamboo
Late 20th Century Spanish Bohemian Seating
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century Australian Bohemian Seating
Hide, Leather, Palmwood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bohemian Seating
Upholstery, Wicker, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Danish Bohemian Seating
Sheepskin, Cane
1960s Belgian Vintage Bohemian Seating
Wicker
21st Century and Contemporary North American Bohemian Seating
Cotton, Upholstery, Wood, Feathers
1970s Philippine Vintage Bohemian Seating
Upholstery, Cane, Rattan
Late 20th Century Philippine Bohemian Seating
Reed
1970s Philippine Vintage Bohemian Seating
Wicker, Rattan
Late 20th Century Bohemian Seating
Upholstery, Bamboo
20th Century British Bohemian Seating
Cane, Rattan
Late 20th Century North American Bohemian Seating
Ceramic
20th Century American Bohemian Seating
Wicker
Late 20th Century North American Bohemian Seating
Ceramic
Late 20th Century Bohemian Seating
Upholstery, Bamboo
Late 20th Century Bohemian Seating
Upholstery, Bamboo, Rattan
20th Century Philippine Bohemian Seating
Rattan
20th Century American Bohemian Seating
Rattan
Late 20th Century Unknown Bohemian Seating
Fabric, Rattan
1970s Philippine Vintage Bohemian Seating
Upholstery, Rattan
20th Century Bohemian Seating
Bamboo
20th Century Bohemian Seating
Bamboo
20th Century Bohemian Seating
Bamboo
Late 20th Century North American Bohemian Seating
Ceramic