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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Late 20th Century American Bohemian Seating
Fabric, Hardwood, Paint
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Seating
Fabric, Hardwood, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary American Bohemian Seating
Upholstery, Rattan
Late 20th Century German Bohemian Seating
Fabric, Rattan, Foam
2010s Bohemian Seating
Oak
1980s Thai Vintage Bohemian Seating
Upholstery, Wicker
Late 20th Century Unknown Bohemian Seating
Bamboo, Rattan
1990s Bohemian Seating
Chenille, Cotton, Wood
Late 20th Century Unknown Bohemian Seating
Rattan, Wood
1970s American Vintage Bohemian Seating
Upholstery, Rattan
1970s Philippine Vintage Bohemian Seating
Wicker
Late 20th Century Bohemian Seating
Linen, Bamboo, Bentwood
21st Century and Contemporary Bohemian Seating
Linen
Mid-20th Century Unknown Bohemian Seating
Rattan
1990s Indonesian Bohemian Seating
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
1980s American Vintage Bohemian Seating
Upholstery, Wicker
Mid-20th Century French Bohemian Seating
Bamboo, Rattan
Mid-20th Century American Bohemian Seating
Velvet, Walnut
1980s Vintage Bohemian Seating
Bamboo, Rattan
1970s Philippine Vintage Bohemian Seating
Wicker, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Philippine Bohemian Seating
Wicker, Rattan
1970s Indonesian Vintage Bohemian Seating
Bamboo, Wicker
1980s American Vintage Bohemian Seating
Bamboo, Cane
Mid-20th Century American Bohemian Seating
Wicker, Rubber
Mid-20th Century Unknown Bohemian Seating
Wicker, Paint
20th Century French Bohemian Seating
Bamboo
1960s German Vintage Bohemian Seating
Rattan
1990s Indonesian Bohemian Seating
Bamboo, Rattan
1990s Philippine Bohemian Seating
Bamboo, Rattan, Reed
2010s South African Bohemian Seating
Steel, Stainless Steel
1970s French Vintage Bohemian Seating
Wicker
Late 20th Century Unknown Bohemian Seating
Bamboo
1980s American Vintage Bohemian Seating
Rattan
Late 20th Century Unknown Bohemian Seating
Bamboo, Upholstery
1960s Unknown Vintage Bohemian Seating
Rattan
Late 20th Century Unknown Bohemian Seating
Bamboo
1990s European Bohemian Seating
Fabric, Wood
1960s Turkish Vintage Bohemian Seating
Hemp, Wood
1990s Philippine Bohemian Seating
Fabric, Bamboo, Reed
1990s Philippine Bohemian Seating
Reed
1980s Philippine Vintage Bohemian Seating
Wicker, Fabric
1980s Philippine Vintage Bohemian Seating
Rattan
Mid-20th Century English Bohemian Seating
Straw
1960s Unknown Vintage Bohemian Seating
Wicker
1960s Vintage Bohemian Seating
Bamboo, Rattan
1990s American Bohemian Seating
Leather, Rattan, Upholstery
1960s Italian Vintage Bohemian Seating
Bamboo, Rattan
1970s Unknown Vintage Bohemian Seating
Upholstery, Bamboo, Rattan
1980s Vintage Bohemian Seating
Fabric, Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Romanian Bohemian Seating
Beech
Late 20th Century Unknown Bohemian Seating
Faux Bamboo, Upholstery, Wood
1970s Italian Vintage Bohemian Seating
Cane, Bentwood
1930s Vintage Bohemian Seating
Wicker
1970s Philippine Vintage Bohemian Seating
Upholstery, Rattan
1960s Dutch Vintage Bohemian Seating
Bamboo, Rattan
Early 2000s Dutch Bohemian Seating
Upholstery, Synthetic, Rattan
Mid-20th Century American Bohemian Seating
Rattan
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Seating
Rattan, Bamboo