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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Mid-20th Century German Bohemian Seating
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century Bohemian Seating
Fabric, Velvet, Cane, Wood
1950s American Vintage Bohemian Seating
Wood
1960s American Vintage Bohemian Seating
Leather, Upholstery, Bamboo, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Unknown Bohemian Seating
Wicker, Paint
Mid-20th Century French Bohemian Seating
Bamboo, Wicker
Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Seating
Leather
20th Century Philippine Bohemian Seating
Rattan
1980s Philippine Vintage Bohemian Seating
Rattan
1960s American Vintage Bohemian Seating
Rattan
Early 2000s Dutch Bohemian Seating
Upholstery, Synthetic, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary American Bohemian Seating
Sheepskin
Late 20th Century Philippine Bohemian Seating
Rattan
1970s European Vintage Bohemian Seating
Iron
1960s French Vintage Bohemian Seating
Fabric
Early 2000s French Bohemian Seating
Metal
20th Century American Bohemian Seating
Rattan
1950s English Vintage Bohemian Seating
Bamboo
20th Century American Bohemian Seating
Rattan
1990s American Bohemian Seating
Upholstery, Rattan
1960s Italian Vintage Bohemian Seating
Wicker
1970s Unknown Vintage Bohemian Seating
Wicker, Rattan
1990s Bohemian Seating
Metal
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Seating
Teak
1970s Italian Vintage Bohemian Seating
Bamboo
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Seating
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane
Mid-20th Century North American Bohemian Seating
Horn, Leather, Upholstery
1970s Italian Vintage Bohemian Seating
Fabric, Bamboo
1970s Philippine Vintage Bohemian Seating
Upholstery, Rattan
1990s Philippine Bohemian Seating
Fabric, Bamboo, Reed
2010s Mexican Bohemian Seating
Rattan
2010s North American Bohemian Seating
Wicker, Oak
1980s Unknown Vintage Bohemian Seating
Upholstery, Rattan, Glass, Wood
20th Century French Bohemian Seating
Bamboo
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Seating
Wicker, Bamboo
1960s Italian Vintage Bohemian Seating
Wicker
1980s European Vintage Bohemian Seating
Leather
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Seating
Bamboo, Rattan
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Seating
Upholstery, Bamboo
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Seating
Metal
1980s Unknown Vintage Bohemian Seating
Upholstery, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Unknown Bohemian Seating
Wicker
Mid-20th Century Romanian Bohemian Seating
Beech
1970s Philippine Vintage Bohemian Seating
Rattan
Late 20th Century Asian Bohemian Seating
Bamboo
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Seating
Wicker, Rattan
1960s American Vintage Bohemian Seating
Upholstery, Rattan, Wood
1970s Unknown Vintage Bohemian Seating
Jute, Cane, Rope
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Seating
Fabric, Rattan, Reed
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Bohemian Seating
Wool, Wood
2010s Mexican Bohemian Seating
Rattan
1970s American Vintage Bohemian Seating
Upholstery, Rattan, Wood
1980s Vintage Bohemian Seating
Upholstery, Rattan
Late 20th Century Unknown Bohemian Seating
Bamboo
1970s North American Vintage Bohemian Seating
Wicker
Mid-20th Century French Bohemian Seating
Rattan, Wood
Late 20th Century Bohemian Seating
Metal
1980s Philippine Vintage Bohemian Seating
Hide, Bamboo, Rattan
1960s Italian Vintage Bohemian Seating
Bamboo
1970s Vintage Bohemian Seating
Bamboo, Bentwood