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 Moroccan Bohemian Seating
Wool, Cotton, Sequins
20th Century Bohemian Seating
Rattan
1990s Moroccan Bohemian Seating
Leather, Wood, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary American Bohemian Seating
Sheepskin
1980s American Vintage Bohemian Seating
Leather, Upholstery, Rattan
1960s French Vintage Bohemian Seating
Wrought Iron
Late 20th Century Bohemian Seating
Wicker
1950s English Vintage Bohemian Seating
Bamboo
1970s Swiss Vintage Bohemian Seating
Textile, Pine
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Seating
Teak
1980s American Vintage Bohemian Seating
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
1980s American Vintage Bohemian Seating
Leather, Upholstery, Rattan
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Seating
Metal
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Seating
Brass
Mid-20th Century Unknown Bohemian Seating
Fabric, Wood
20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Seating
Leather
1970s Vintage Bohemian Seating
Upholstery, Wood
1970s Italian Vintage Bohemian Seating
Bamboo
1960s Dutch Vintage Bohemian Seating
Metal
Mid-20th Century Philippine Bohemian Seating
Rattan
1970s European Vintage Bohemian Seating
Iron
Early 1900s Antique Bohemian Seating
Bentwood
1970s Italian Vintage Bohemian Seating
Fabric, Bamboo
20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Seating
Leather
1960s French Vintage Bohemian Seating
Metal
1960s German Vintage Bohemian Seating
Rattan
Late 20th Century Bohemian Seating
Brass
1960s French Vintage Bohemian Seating
Metal
1970s Philippine Vintage Bohemian Seating
Upholstery, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Seating
Fabric, Rattan, Reed
1980s American Vintage Bohemian Seating
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Bohemian Seating
Cord
1990s Indonesian Bohemian Seating
Bamboo, Rattan
1960s Philippine Vintage Bohemian Seating
Wicker, Rattan, Wood
20th Century European Bohemian Seating
Metal
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Seating
Wicker, Bamboo
1990s Bohemian Seating
Leather, Cotton, Bamboo
1970s Vintage Bohemian Seating
Bamboo, Bentwood
2010s North American Bohemian Seating
Wicker, Oak
Mid-20th Century Unknown Bohemian Seating
Wicker
2010s North American Bohemian Seating
Wicker, Oak
Early 2000s French Bohemian Seating
Metal
2010s Mexican Bohemian Seating
Rattan
Late 20th Century Bohemian Seating
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Italian Bohemian Seating
Bamboo, Rattan
1970s American Vintage Bohemian Seating
Upholstery, Rattan, Wood
Early 2000s Australian Bohemian Seating
Leather, Wood
1980s Philippine Vintage Bohemian Seating
Hide, Bamboo, Rattan
Mid-20th Century North American Bohemian Seating
Horn, Leather, Upholstery
2010s Mexican Bohemian Seating
Rattan
Mid-20th Century Philippine Bohemian Seating
Wicker
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Bohemian Seating
Wool, Wood
1960s American Vintage Bohemian Seating
Upholstery, Rattan, Wood
19th Century Northern Irish Antique Bohemian Seating
Wood
Mid-20th Century Romanian Bohemian Seating
Beech
Late 20th Century Unknown Bohemian Seating
Bamboo
1970s Thai Vintage Bohemian Seating
Wicker, Rattan
20th Century French Bohemian Seating
Bamboo
Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Bohemian Seating
Rattan, Wicker
1970s Philippine Vintage Bohemian Seating
Upholstery, Rattan, Wood