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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1960s Turkish Vintage Bohemian Seating
Hemp, Wood
20th Century Philippine Bohemian Seating
Textile, Rattan, Bamboo
1960s Turkish Vintage Bohemian Seating
Hemp, Wood
Mid-20th Century Philippine Bohemian Seating
Wicker
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Bohemian Seating
Wool, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Bohemian Seating
Bamboo, Rattan
1960s Philippine Vintage Bohemian Seating
Wicker, Rattan, Wood
Early 20th Century Bohemian Seating
Silk, Bamboo
Mid-20th Century American Bohemian Seating
Bamboo, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Seating
Cotton, Wicker, Foam
Mid-20th Century Unknown Bohemian Seating
Faux Leather, Cedar
20th Century European Bohemian Seating
Metal
1960s Turkish Vintage Bohemian Seating
Hemp, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Bohemian Seating
Rattan
1970s Philippine Vintage Bohemian Seating
Upholstery, Rattan, Wood
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Seating
Wicker
Mid-20th Century Italian Bohemian Seating
Rattan
1980s American Vintage Bohemian Seating
Upholstery, Rattan
1980s American Vintage Bohemian Seating
Leather, Upholstery, Rattan
1980s American Vintage Bohemian Seating
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Bohemian Seating
Fabric
1970s Thai Vintage Bohemian Seating
Wicker, Rattan
1960s Vintage Bohemian Seating
Bamboo, Rattan
1980s American Vintage Bohemian Seating
Upholstery
20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Seating
Leather
2010s Mexican Bohemian Seating
Rattan
Mid-20th Century American Bohemian Seating
Textile, Cane, Bentwood
1960s Dutch Vintage Bohemian Seating
Bamboo, Rattan
1970s Vintage Bohemian Seating
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century Unknown Bohemian Seating
Glass, Wicker
1930s Belgian Vintage Bohemian Seating
Rattan, Wood
20th Century Bohemian Seating
Rattan
20th Century Bohemian Seating
Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary American Bohemian Seating
Cord
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Seating
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane
1990s Indonesian Bohemian Seating
Bamboo, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary American Bohemian Seating
Upholstery, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary North American Bohemian Seating
Chenille
Late 20th Century Unknown Bohemian Seating
Bamboo, Upholstery
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Seating
Plastic, Bamboo
1950s Hong Kong Vintage Bohemian Seating
Terracotta
1990s Bohemian Seating
Chenille, Cotton, Wood
Mid-20th Century Unknown Bohemian Seating
Fabric, Wood
1990s Bohemian Seating
Upholstery, Wood
1980s Philippine Vintage Bohemian Seating
Reed
1990s Philippine Bohemian Seating
Reed
20th Century Bohemian Seating
Rattan
Early 20th Century Polish Bohemian Seating
Cane, Beech
Late 20th Century Bohemian Seating
Rattan, Lacquer
Early 20th Century North American Bohemian Seating
Fabric, Wood
2010s Portuguese Bohemian Seating
Fabric, Foam, Wood, Ash, Feathers
19th Century Northern Irish Antique Bohemian Seating
Wood
1960s American Vintage Bohemian Seating
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Bohemian Seating
Wool, Wood