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 American Bohemian Seating
Rattan
20th Century Bohemian Seating
Bamboo
20th Century Bohemian Seating
Bamboo
1970s Philippine Vintage Bohemian Seating
Upholstery, Rattan
20th Century American Bohemian Seating
Bamboo
Late 20th Century North American Bohemian Seating
Ceramic
20th Century American Bohemian Seating
Wicker
Mid-20th Century North American Bohemian Seating
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Philippine Bohemian Seating
Cane
Late 20th Century North American Bohemian Seating
Ceramic
20th Century Bohemian Seating
Rattan
20th Century American Bohemian Seating
Rattan
20th Century Bohemian Seating
Bamboo
Late 20th Century North American Bohemian Seating
Ceramic
20th Century Bohemian Seating
Rattan
20th Century American Bohemian Seating
Bamboo
20th Century Bohemian Seating
Rattan
20th Century Philippine Bohemian Seating
Rattan
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Seating
Wicker
20th Century American Bohemian Seating
Reed
1970s French Vintage Bohemian Seating
Bamboo
1960s Belgian Vintage Bohemian Seating
Bamboo
1970s Unknown Vintage Bohemian Seating
Burlap, Rattan
1980s Vintage Bohemian Seating
Bamboo
2010s Bohemian Seating
Oak
Late 20th Century North American Bohemian Seating
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century German Bohemian Seating
Gold
Late 20th Century French Bohemian Seating
Steel
1980s American Vintage Bohemian Seating
Brass
1960s French Vintage Bohemian Seating
Fabric
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Seating
Wicker
1970s American Vintage Bohemian Seating
Wicker, Rattan
1970s Unknown Vintage Bohemian Seating
Fabric, Bamboo
Mid-20th Century American Bohemian Seating
Velvet, Walnut
1970s American Vintage Bohemian Seating
Wicker, Rattan
1970s American Vintage Bohemian Seating
Wicker, Rattan
Late 20th Century Philippine Bohemian Seating
Rattan
1960s Unknown Vintage Bohemian Seating
Beech
1940s Czech Vintage Bohemian Seating
Fabric, Beech
1950s Czech Vintage Bohemian Seating
Fabric, Beech
1980s Italian Vintage Bohemian Seating
Wicker, Rattan
1970s American Vintage Bohemian Seating
Rattan
1980s Vintage Bohemian Seating
Upholstery, Rattan
1970s Philippine Vintage Bohemian Seating
Wicker
20th Century Mexican Bohemian Seating
Leather, Rosewood
Late 20th Century Philippine Bohemian Seating
Rattan
Late 20th Century Philippine Bohemian Seating
Reed
Late 20th Century Bohemian Seating
Rattan, Paint
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Seating
Upholstery, Rattan, Wood
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Seating
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Seating
Wicker, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Philippine Bohemian Seating
Rattan
Late 20th Century Bohemian Seating
Leather, Bamboo
Early 17th Century Philippine Antique Bohemian Seating
Rattan, Paint
1970s Danish Vintage Bohemian Seating
Plastic
Late 20th Century Bohemian Seating
Aluminum
1950s English Vintage Bohemian Seating
Bamboo
Late 20th Century Bohemian Seating
Rattan, Lacquer