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 Romanian Bohemian Seating
Beech
1960s Dutch Vintage Bohemian Seating
Bamboo, Rattan
1980s Vintage Bohemian Seating
Leather, Cotton
Mid-20th Century American Bohemian Seating
Rattan
1970s American Vintage Bohemian Seating
Wicker
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Seating
Bamboo
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Bohemian Seating
Cane, Oak
1930s Belgian Vintage Bohemian Seating
Rattan, Wood
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Seating
Rattan, Bamboo
Mid-20th Century American Bohemian Seating
Rattan
1990s Bohemian Seating
Upholstery, Wood
1970s Vintage Bohemian Seating
Bamboo, Bentwood
1960s American Vintage Bohemian Seating
Wicker, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Seating
Upholstery, Wood
1960s Dutch Vintage Bohemian Seating
Metal
Late 20th Century Bohemian Seating
Cotton, Wicker, Foam
Early 20th Century Italian Bohemian Seating
Rattan
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Seating
Cotton, Wicker, Foam
Early 2000s Australian Bohemian Seating
Leather, Wood
1930s Vintage Bohemian Seating
Wicker
1960s American Vintage Bohemian Seating
Velvet, Cane, Wood, Walnut
1960s French Vintage Bohemian Seating
Leather, Wicker
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Seating
Fabric, Rattan, Reed
1970s American Vintage Bohemian Seating
Upholstery, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Italian Bohemian Seating
Rattan
1960s Italian Vintage Bohemian Seating
Wicker
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Seating
Fabric, Rattan, Reed
1990s Moroccan Bohemian Seating
Leather, Paint, Wood
1960s Italian Vintage Bohemian Seating
Wicker
1970s Vintage Bohemian Seating
Wicker
Mid-18th Century German Antique Bohemian Seating
Beech, Birch
Early 20th Century Polish Bohemian Seating
Cane, Beech
1990s Bohemian Seating
Rattan, Wicker, Bamboo, Upholstery
Early 19th Century German Antique Bohemian Seating
Birch, Lacquer
1970s Italian Vintage Bohemian Seating
Bamboo
1980s Polish Vintage Bohemian Seating
Cane, Wood
1970s Dutch Vintage Bohemian Seating
Acrylic, Plywood, Lacquer
1990s Unknown Bohemian Seating
Rattan, Twine
Early 1900s German Antique Bohemian Seating
Oak, Lacquer, Paint
1990s Philippine Bohemian Seating
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan, Seagrass
1970s German Vintage Bohemian Seating
Pine, Lacquer, Paint
Late 20th Century French Bohemian Seating
Brass
Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Seating
Leather
Early 1900s Chinese Antique Bohemian Seating
Elm
1980s American Vintage Bohemian Seating
Upholstery, Rattan, Wood
20th Century Taiwanese Bohemian Seating
Bamboo
21st Century and Contemporary American Bohemian Seating
Cord
1960s Czech Vintage Bohemian Seating
Fabric, Oak, Bentwood
1970s North American Vintage Bohemian Seating
Wicker
Early 20th Century Bohemian Seating
Bamboo, Rattan, Bentwood
Mid-20th Century American Bohemian Seating
Wicker, Rubber
Mid-20th Century British Bohemian Seating
Iron, Wrought Iron
2010s Mexican Bohemian Seating
Rattan
1990s Bohemian Seating
Wicker, Rattan
1980s Spanish Vintage Bohemian Seating
Rattan, Textile, Wicker, Cane
19th Century Northern Irish Antique Bohemian Seating
Wood
2010s North American Bohemian Seating
Wicker, Oak
2010s Mexican Bohemian Seating
Synthetic