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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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Bohemian Seating
Wool, Wood
1960s Turkish Vintage Bohemian Seating
Hemp, Wood
1960s Dutch Vintage Bohemian Seating
Bamboo, Rattan
1970s Unknown Vintage Bohemian Seating
Wicker, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Chinese Bohemian Seating
Rattan
1960s Turkish Vintage Bohemian Seating
Hemp, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Bohemian Seating
Rattan
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Seating
Wicker
1970s Unknown Vintage Bohemian Seating
Jute, Cane, Rope
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Seating
Cotton, Wicker, Foam
1980s American Vintage Bohemian Seating
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
1980s Vintage Bohemian Seating
Bamboo
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Seating
Steel
1970s American Vintage Bohemian Seating
Upholstery, Rattan
1930s Belgian Vintage Bohemian Seating
Rattan, Wood
1990s Bohemian Seating
Wicker, Rattan
20th Century Philippine Bohemian Seating
Rattan
Mid-20th Century Swedish Bohemian Seating
Velvet, Teak
1980s American Vintage Bohemian Seating
Upholstery
1950s French Vintage Bohemian Seating
Upholstery, Wood
1980s American Vintage Bohemian Seating
Upholstery, Rattan
1960s American Vintage Bohemian Seating
Leather, Wood
1960s Vintage Bohemian Seating
Bamboo, Rattan
1980s Philippine Vintage Bohemian Seating
Reed
21st Century and Contemporary North American Bohemian Seating
Chenille
21st Century and Contemporary American Bohemian Seating
Fabric
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Seating
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane
Mid-20th Century American Bohemian Seating
Bamboo, Rattan
20th Century Bohemian Seating
Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary American Bohemian Seating
Upholstery, Rattan
1960s American Vintage Bohemian Seating
Leather, Upholstery, Bamboo, Rattan
1990s Bohemian Seating
Chenille, Cotton, Wood
1980s Unknown Vintage Bohemian Seating
Upholstery, Rattan, Glass, Wood
1990s Bohemian Seating
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century Unknown Bohemian Seating
Glass, Wicker
20th Century Bohemian Seating
Rattan
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Seating
Plastic, Bamboo
Late 20th Century Unknown Bohemian Seating
Bamboo, Upholstery
1960s Italian Vintage Bohemian Seating
Bamboo
Early 20th Century Polish Bohemian Seating
Cane, Beech
1990s Philippine Bohemian Seating
Reed
Mid-20th Century American Bohemian Seating
Textile, Cane, Bentwood
Late 20th Century Bohemian Seating
Rattan, Lacquer
2010s Portuguese Bohemian Seating
Fabric, Foam, Wood, Ash, Feathers
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Bohemian Seating
Wool, Wood
Early 20th Century North American Bohemian Seating
Fabric, Wood