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
Wool, Cotton, Sequins
Late 20th Century French Bohemian Seating
Wicker
1980s American Vintage Bohemian Seating
Bamboo, Cane
Mid-20th Century English Bohemian Seating
Straw
2010s Mexican Bohemian Seating
Steel
1980s Vintage Bohemian Seating
Upholstery, Rattan, Reed
21st Century and Contemporary American Bohemian Seating
Textile, Wood
Early 20th Century Bohemian Seating
Bamboo, Rattan, Bentwood
1990s American Bohemian Seating
Upholstery, Rattan
Mid-20th Century French Bohemian Seating
Bamboo, Rattan
1970s American Vintage Bohemian Seating
Upholstery, Rattan, Wood
1990s Bohemian Seating
Wicker, Rattan
1970s Asian Vintage Bohemian Seating
Upholstery, Rattan, Wood
1970s Philippine Vintage Bohemian Seating
Upholstery, Rattan, Wood
1970s Indonesian Vintage Bohemian Seating
Bamboo, Wicker
1970s American Vintage Bohemian Seating
Upholstery, Rattan
20th Century Bohemian Seating
Bamboo
20th Century American Bohemian Seating
Fabric, Upholstery
1980s American Vintage Bohemian Seating
Rattan
1990s Bohemian Seating
Leather, Cotton, Bamboo
2010s Mexican Bohemian Seating
Natural Fiber, Rattan
1970s Philippine Vintage Bohemian Seating
Upholstery, Rattan
1980s American Vintage Bohemian Seating
Fabric, Cane, Rattan
1950s Belgian Vintage Bohemian Seating
Bamboo
Mid-20th Century Unknown Bohemian Seating
Upholstery, Rattan
Late 20th Century Unknown Bohemian Seating
Rush, Teak
2010s British Bohemian Seating
Upholstery, Wood, Linen
1960s German Vintage Bohemian Seating
Rattan
Mid-20th Century British Bohemian Seating
Iron, Wrought Iron
20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Seating
Leather
1970s American Vintage Bohemian Seating
Wicker
1970s Unknown Vintage Bohemian Seating
Upholstery, Rattan
20th Century Italian Bohemian Seating
Brass
1970s Unknown Vintage Bohemian Seating
Wicker, Rattan
2010s North American Bohemian Seating
Wicker, Oak
2010s Mexican Bohemian Seating
Rattan
1980s Thai Vintage Bohemian Seating
Upholstery, Wicker
1930s Danish Vintage Bohemian Seating
Leather, Oak
1970s Vintage Bohemian Seating
Leather
1990s Unknown Bohemian Seating
Rattan, Twine
1970s American Vintage Bohemian Seating
Wicker, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Bohemian Seating
Rattan, Wicker
Early 20th Century Italian Bohemian Seating
Rattan
Mid-20th Century Swedish Bohemian Seating
Velvet, Teak
1950s French Vintage Bohemian Seating
Upholstery, Wood
1980s American Vintage Bohemian Seating
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
1990s Bohemian Seating
Wicker, Rattan
1980s American Vintage Bohemian Seating
Leather, Upholstery, Rattan
1970s American Vintage Bohemian Seating
Upholstery, Rattan
1980s American Vintage Bohemian Seating
Upholstery, Rattan
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Seating
Brass
Late 20th Century Bohemian Seating
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Bohemian Seating
Chenille, Rattan
Mid-20th Century French Bohemian Seating
Textile, Faux Bamboo
Early 1900s Antique Bohemian Seating
Bentwood
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Seating
Bamboo, Rattan
1990s American Bohemian Seating
Steel
1950s Vintage Bohemian Seating
Wool, Rattan
1980s American Vintage Bohemian Seating
Upholstery, Rattan, Wood
Late 20th Century Bohemian Seating
Wicker